Earth Day 5k Family Fun Run/Walk

Event Overview

Join us for the Earth Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 24, 2027, benefitting the La Porte City Park Foundation! This race is an official 2027 Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series event. The course will be a beautiful loop around Clear Lake with an out‑and‑back section on the Chessie Trail.

Start/Finish Location: Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater, La Porte, IN 46350

Purpose and Proceeds

Celebrate Earth Day and support your local parks by participating in this eco‑friendly event. All proceeds from the race will go toward park improvements and environmental initiatives in our community. Whether you're a seasoned runner earning Gold Cup Series points or just looking for a fun outdoor activity with family and friends, this event is for you!

Event Highlights

• Timed 5K Run/Walk: through scenic park trails (Gold Cup points eligible)
• Family-friendly: atmosphere with activities for all ages
• Sustainable medals: for finishers
• Complimentary: water and donuts at the start line

Earth-Friendly Shirt Option

Race shirts are optional to help reduce waste. A race shirt costs approximately $10 to produce. If you choose “No Shirt,” we won’t order a shirt for you, and that $10 stays with the La Porte City Park Foundation to support local parks and environmental initiatives.

Choose a shirt if you’ll truly wear it — choose No Shirt to make the biggest Earth Day impact.

Registration Information

• Early Bird (Now – April 18): $30 (ages 9+), $5 (ages 0-8)
  Because of our generous sponsors, we’re excited to extend $30 early bird registration through Friday, April 18.
  • Last chance to guarantee a shirt and medal: 5 PM on Thursday, April 9!
• Race Week Registration (April 19 – April 25): $35 (ages 9+), $5 (ages 0-8) (No guaranteed shirt or medal.)

Packet Pickup Details

Early Packet Pickup
🗓 Friday, April 24, 2027
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Park Office
250 Pine Lake Avenue

Race Day Packet Pickup
🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2027
⏰ Beginning at 7:30 AM
📍 Event Site (Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater area)

At packet pickup, you will be assigned a bib number. Friends or family members may pick up packets on your behalf. T‑shirts are guaranteed for participants who registered by 4/9/2027.

Important Race Day Information

We recommend arriving early on race day to allow time for parking and packet pickup before the race begins. Truesdell Avenue and Taylor Drive will be closed for the race starting at 8:30 AM. Additional parking is available in the lot off McClung Road, located on the hill behind the amphitheater.

Get Involved

Let’s run and walk together for a greener future! By participating, you’ll not only stay active but also help make a lasting environmental impact in La Porte. Don’t wait—register now and secure your spot to make this Earth Day unforgettable!

For More Information

For additional details and to register, visit the race page: Earth Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk.