_ The 22nd Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K:

Please join us for the 22nd Annual Runnin' with the Irish 5K benefiting St. Patrick School in Chesterton. The course uses paved roads/paths and winds through scenic Indiana Dunes State Park.  Park admission is waived for participants.  Student discount available.  Race Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after March 1st.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00am - Race Day Packet Pick-up

8:30am – Kids Fun Run

9:00am – Competitive 5k Run

9:01am – Non-Competitive 5k Walk

**There will be no onsite registration. Online registration will remain open until 8:00am race morning.  Participants wanting to register on race day should register at home on their computer or personal device before heading to the race site.**

PACKET PICKUP

We encourage participants to utilize early packet pickup if possible to avoid race-day lines.

Early Packet Pickup

·        Thursday, March 10 - 10am-5:30pm - Extra Mile Fitness Co., 1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso

·        Friday, March 11 - 4pm-7pm Val's Pizza,112 S 11th St, Chesterton

Race Day Packet Pickup

·        Saturday, March 12 – 7:00-8:30am at the race site

AWARDS

5K awards will be given as follows:

·        Overall Male & Female winner

·        Overall Masters (40+) Male & Female winner

·        Kids age group awards, 0-18 years, 1st-6th place*

·        Adult age group awards, 1st-3rd place*

·        Clydesdale (210+ lbs)/Athena (170+ lbs), 1st-3rd

·        Kids Fun Run - all participants will receive a finisher prize

*Age Groups are top male & top female runners in each age group:  0-8; 9-10; 11-12; 13-14; 15-18; 19-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+

Awards will be available on-site after the race.  After race day, awards will be available for 30 days at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN, during regular business hours.

MORE INFORMATION

Facebook - www.facebook.com/runninwiththeirish

Café Press Fundraising Shop - www.cafepress.com/runninwiththeirish5k 

St. Patrick’s School - www.stpatsparish.org/school-home 

For sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please use the contact button below.