Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 25, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K is run in Chesterton, Indiana, on October 25, 2026, on a certified course that follows the Duneland bike trail for most of its length. The half marathon (13.1 miles) starts at 8 a.m. and the 5K run and walk follows at 8:10 a.m., with both starting and finishing at Dogwood Park. Entrants receive custom shirts, finishers get unique medals, and live results are posted through the morning. Awards go to overall winners and age-group placers in both events.
A certified course on a paved trail is about as honest a measurement as road racing offers, so this is a fair place to test a goal time. Trails are narrower than roads, though, so start where you belong and pass on the straights. Twelve weeks of consistent running with a weekly long run prepares most runners for the 13.1, while the 5K welcomes walkers who want the same finish line.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Chesterton.
Festivus 5K Run
Dec 13, 2026 · Chesterton, IN · 0 mi away
3.1 mi · 0.6 mi
St. Patrick School Runnin' with the Irish 5K
Mar 13, 2027 · Chesterton, IN · 0 mi away
3.1 mi · 0.5 mi
Tombstone 30k/50k/50 mile Trail Run
Mar 13, 2027 · 775 Meridian Rd #8507, IN · 4 mi away
18.6 mi · 31.1 mi · 50 mi
Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
Mar 6, 2027 · Valparaiso, IN · 4 mi away
3.1 mi
Valparaiso Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026 · Valparaiso, IN · 10 mi away
3.1 mi
Cereal Killer 15k Trail Run
Feb 6, 2027 · La Porte, IN · 17 mi away
9.3 mi