When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton IN
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Details
- Date: September 19th, 2026
- Location: Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton, IN
- Event: CKF's 5K for Life
- Virtual Component: Available for non-local participants
Purpose of the Event
- Awareness: Share the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation
- Statistic: Over 103,000 individuals in the U.S. await life-saving transplants
- Engagement: Inspire individuals to register as organ donors
- Inclusivity: Open to all ages and abilities: walk or run at your pace
Event Highlights
- Vendors: Local vendors will be present at the event
- Race Perks: All racers receive a t-shirt
- Entertainment: Music and additional activities will be offered
- Registration Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for kids (Under 12)
Schedule
- Registration Time: Opens at 9 am
- Race Start Time: Begins at 10:30 am
- Participation: Register as an individual or a team
- Support CKF: Donate to a racer or to CKF directly
More Information
- Registration Link: Register here
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