Annual St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K

About the Event

Please join us for the 25th Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K benefiting St. Patrick School in Chesterton. The course uses paved roads and winds through the scenic Indiana Dunes State Park. Park admission is waived for participants.  Student discount available.  Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after February 24th.

Schedule:

7:00am – Race Day Packet Pick-up
8:30am – Kids Fun Run
9:00am – Competitive 5k Run
9:01am – Non-Competitive 5k Walk

Course Info:

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

5K awards will be given as follows:

- Overall Male & Female winner
- Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female winner
- Kids age group awards, 0-18 years, 1st-6th place*
- Adult age group awards, 1st-3rd place*
- Clydesdale (210+ lbs)/Athena (170+ lbs), 1st-3rd
- Kids Fun Run - all participants will receive a finisher prize

*Age Groups are top male & top female runners in each age group:  0-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+

Awards will be available on-site after the race.  After race day, awards will be available for 14 days at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso during regular business hours.

Cost:

Price increases after February 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

5K Run - $25
1/2 Mile Kid's Fun Run - $10
5K Non Competitive Fitness Walk - $25

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