PIEROGI STUMBLE 5K

Event Overview

Calumet College is excited to open registration for the 2026 annual Pierogi Stumble 5K. We are happy to welcome you back to campus here at Calumet College and hope you have the chance to get to know the many new faces in the department and catch up with old friends alike.

Let’s run fast, have fun and enjoy the beautiful course!!

Dave Lopez
Director Of Athletics
Head Softball Coach

Event Date and Location

This race falls on the eve of Pierogi Fest, the third-largest event in the State of Indiana.

Race Date: July 23, 2026

Location: 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN

Registration Information

Entry Fee: (includes T-shirt, sample pierogis, and adult beverages)

• Flat Fee: $50
• T-Shirt: Guaranteed to those registered before Tuesday, July 1, 2026

Race Day Details

Race day packet pick-up starts at 5:00 PM at The Rittenmeyer Center, 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN.

The race begins at 6:30 PM

Post-Race Celebrations

Participants will sample Pierogis at the post-race party, which will be held after awards in front of the Dennis Rittenmeyer Athletic Center at CCSJ. The post-race party will also include adult beverages and music.

• Parking: Available at CCSJ
• Course Route: Starts at the college, journeys on the bike path between Lost Marsh Golf Course and George Lake towards Calumet Avenue. Runners will then cross the Calumet Avenue overpass, turn right, around the pavilion, run alongside Wolf Lake, and finish back at CCSJ.
• Race Map: Check out the race map here: Race Map.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in being a race day sponsor? Info here: Sponsorship Information.

Timing

Computerized Timing is provided by T&H Timing.

Registration Link

For more details and to register, please visit: PIEROGI STUMBLE 5K Race Page.