The Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K

 Saturday, November 7, 2020

 Chellberg Farm
Indiana Dunes National Park
709 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN

5 km Trail Run/Walk - Choose Your Own 15-Minute Start Window Between 8 - 9 AM
1 km ​Kiddie Fun Run - Open course, you can start anytime between 8 - 10 AM
500 m Tot Trot - Open course, you can start anytime between 8 - 10 AM

Registration is Online ONLY - No Paper Signups, No Payment On Site
​Online Registration Is Open Right Up to the Start Time of Each Race
Register Here!

Why Join in the Frenzy?
  • Fun, scenic trail run and walk inside the new national park
  • Well-marked, carefully-measured, course, with professional chip timing
  • Long-sleeve tech shirts, custom bib numbers, finisher medals, and unique awards
  • Costumes encouraged - Bring that Halloween costume for one last roll in the dirt!
  • Support nature-based early childhood education
  • New COVID-19 Procedures to keep everyone safe and healthy
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Part of the
Calumet Region Striders'
Gold Cup Series
Schedule of Events (times subject to change)
  • All Registration is Online ONLY, no paper forms, no payment accepted on-site
  • Fri, Nov 6, 10 am - 6 pm - Early Packet/Shirt Pickup at Extra Mile Fitness (1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN)
  • 7:30 am - On-site Packet/Shirt Pickup Opens
  • 8:00 - 9:00 - 5K Trail Run & Walk, Choose Your 15-Minute Start Time Window During Registration
  • 8:00 - 10:00 - 1K Kids Fun Run - Start Anytime!
  • 8:00 - 10:00 - 500 m Kids Tot Trot - Start Anytime!
  • Awards and door prizes will be available for pick-up at Extra Mile Fitness (1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN) starting the following day or can be mailed.  No award ceremony on-site
  • Note there is NO on-site child care this year
COVID-19 Safety Protocols - NEW THIS YEAR
  • Participants will be spread out, with 15-min start time windows and enforced 30 second spacing between individuals (members of the same household may depart together).
  • New course rerouted to open prairies and wide trials to allow maximum spacing between participants.
  • No on-site child care this year.
  • Kid Fun Runs do not have a collective fixed start time.  Kids can run the kiddie courses at any time between 8 - 10 am, to avoid a large group.
  • All food and drinks will be individually packaged.
  • Event volunteers will wear protective equipment, as appropriate
Register Here!
Registration & Fees
  • 5 km (Run or Walk)
    • Normal Registration (before 11:59 pm Fri, Oct 23) - $25 with guaranteed long-sleeve tech shirt
    • Late Registration (Sat, Oct 24 until 9 am Race Day) - $30 with long-sleeve tech shirt, $25 without shirt, not all shirt sizes may be available.  You can see what sizes are still available when registering.
  • Kiddie Fun Runs (1 km or 500 m)
    • Free basic registration, no shirt
    • $10 with long-sleeve tech shirt
    • Shirt size guaranteed if signed up before 11:59 Fri, Oct 23.  After that you can see what sizes are still available when registering.
    • All Fun Run participants must register online, but registration stays open until the end of the event
Awards
  • No awards ceremony due to staggered start. All awards may be picked up starting the day after the event, and will be available for 30 days at:  Extra Mile Fitness (1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN)
  • Eligible for points in the Calumet Striders' Gold Cup Series
  • Medals provided for all 5K finishers
  • Race number and finisher ribbons for all Kiddie Run participants
  • Unique overall and age group awards
  • Top 3 awards in the following categories:
    • Overall Male/Female
    • Overall Masters ( ≥ 40 yr) Male/Female
    • Male/Female: 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, 75-80, 80+
    • Athena (Female ≥ 170 lb), Clydesdale (Male ≥ 210 lb)
Course
The course features the scenic trails of the Indiana Dunes National Park, including portions of the Little Calumet River Trail and passes by several historic landmarks. Grass, mulch, dirt trails, and boardwalk will make up the majority of the course. This is a trail run and you should expect uneven surfaces, slippery leaves, roots, rocks, fallen branches, and other obstacles.  No strollers or pets allowed.
Click Here for Interactive Course Map with Elevations
 
Register Here!
Questions or interested in sponsoring the race?
​Please contact the race director at 5K@FieldStationKids.org​

Online Donation

Click the button on the right, and you'll be able to donate towards the Field Station in any amount of your choosing. Thank you for your continued support!
A big THANK YOU to all of our sponsors!
Please support the businesses that support our unique and amazing school!
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Want to sponsor the upcoming October 2021 race?  
Please contact the race director at 5K@FieldStationKids.org​​.
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The Walsh Family
First State Bank of Porter
BMP Builders
Kelly Mucha, LCSW
Duneland Styles

 Sponsor Opportunities for Companies/Organizations

Ranger Level -- $1000

  • Large Size - Name/logo to appear on race shirt and race day signage
  • 5 complimentary race entries
  • Opportunity to place flyers or gifts in the runners' goody bags
  • Sponsor can set up their own booth/tent on race day
  • Sponsor A Mile - Exclusive company logo signage on one of the race mile markers (only 3 available)
  • Sponsor logo on each runner's race number

Explorer Level -- $500

  • Medium Size - Name/logo to appear on race shirt and race day signage
  • 3 complimentary race entries
  • Opportunity to place flyers or gifts in the runners' goody bags
  • Sponsor can set up their own booth/tent on race day

Scout Level -- $250

  • Small Size - Name/logo to appear on race shirt and race day signage
  • 2 complimentary race entries
  • Opportunity to place flyers or gifts in the runners' goody bags​

All Levels

  • Listed in media press releases
  • Mentioned in social medial posts
  • Recognized during race day events

Sponsor Opportunities for Individuals

Friend of the Field Station -- $100

  • 1 complimentary race entry
  • Name listed on our website

Online Donation

Click the button on the right, and you'll be able to donate towards the Field Station in any amount of your choosing. Thank you for your continued support!