Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Race the Sunset 5k

Chesterton, IN

Registration open
5K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Race the Sunset 5k

Race the Sunset runs in a park outside Chesterton, and the premise is built into the name: finish before the sun goes down and you earn something different from those who don't. The park charges an entry fee at the gate, though showing your bib or registration confirmation gets you through without paying.

Packet pickup runs at Extra Mile Fitness Company in Valparaiso across the few days before the race, with race-day pickup available on site as well. Your bib at the gate doubles as your entry pass, so picking up early saves a step.

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Distances & Start Times

5K9/20/2026 18:20$30

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