Race the Sunset 5k

Event Overview

This is event #9 in the Race the Region Racing Series.

Race Date and Location

Join us for a new challenge this September. In addition to competing for overall and age group awards, participants will be racing to beat the sunset.

• Date: September 20, 2026
• Time: 6:20 PM - 5K Run Starts
• Awards: 7:20 PM
• Location: 1600 N 25 E Rooftop, Chesterton, IN

Registration Information

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.

• Pre-Race Packet Pick Up: September 18th and 19th from 10 AM - 6 PM, and September 20th from Noon - 3 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
• Onsite Packet Pick Up: available on race day beginning at 5 PM
• Park Entry Fee: Participants can show their bib number or registration confirmation at the gate to enter without paying.
• Race Start: Participants must start before 6:30 PM: late starters may face disqualification.

Race Features

"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE" race features include:

• Awards: Top Overall Male and Female, Top Masters, and Top 3 in Age Groups (10 & under, 11-12, and so on).
• Custom Finishers Medals: All participants receive a medal: special medals for those finishing before sunset.
• Timing: Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results.
• Live Results: Available via text and email messaging.

Additional Information

• Shirt Guarantee: Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by August 31st.
• Awards Pickup: Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., Valparaiso, IN.
• Unclaimed Awards: After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled.
• Shirt Pickup: Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.

Learn More

For more details, visit the race website: Race to the Sunset 5k.