In 72 days · Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton IN
Distance
5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 19th, 2026
- Location: Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton, IN
- Type: Second annual CKF's 5K for Life
- Virtual Component: Yes, for those not local to the Chesterton area
Importance of the Event
- Statistics: Over 103,000 individuals are awaiting life-saving transplants in the U.S.
- Awareness: Only 48% of Americans sign up to help while 96% agree with organ donation.
- Mission: CKF aims to educate and inspire individuals to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
- Community Participation: Open to all ages and abilities, whether you have a connection to donation and transplant or just want to be active.
Event Details
- Activities: Walk or run the race: local vendors will be present.
- Participant Gifts: All racers will receive a t-shirt, music, and more.
- Registration Fees: $20 for adults and $15 for kids (Under 12).
- Registration Timing: Opens at 9 am: race begins at 10:30 am.
Registration Information
- Team Registration: You can register as an individual or as a team.
- Support CKF: If you cannot attend in person, you can donate to a racer or generally to CKF through the donate button.
- More Details: Visit the race page for further information.
- Link: CKF's 5K for Life
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