Huge Thanks to Everyone Who Participated
​in Our 2020 Frenzy 5K!
Special Thanks to Our Extremely Generous Sponsors!  Please Patronize Them! 
The Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K

 Sunday, October 3, 2021

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

5 km Trail Run/Walk
1 km ​Kiddie Fun Run
500 m Tot Trot

Exact start times, course map, and other race details will not be finalized until summer 2021.  We hope that the pandemic is under control by then and that we will be able to have a more traditional 5K event.  However, if necessary, we will again employ all the strict safety measures that allowed us to have a safe and fun event in 2020, including staggered start times and social distancing on the course.

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

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!
  • 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
  • Details TBD Based on the state of the pandemic in fall 2021
COVID-19 Safety Protocols - NEW in 2020
  • 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 Sun, Sept 19) - $29 with guaranteed long-sleeve tech shirt
    • Late Registration (Mon, Sept 20 until start time on Race Day) - $34 with long-sleeve tech shirt, $29 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 Sun, Sept 19.  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 huge THANK YOU to all of our 2020 sponsors below!
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!