The Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K

 Sunday, October 2, 2022

 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

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 one-of-a-kind awards
  • Costumes and crazy outfits encouraged!
  • Free on-site child care provided for all participants
  • Part of the Calumet Region Striders' Gold Cup Series
  • Support nature-based early childhood education
  • No hidden processing or credit card fees
  • COVID-19 Procedures to keep everyone safe and healthy
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Part of the
Calumet Region Striders'
Gold Cup Elite Series
Part of the XYZ Trail Run Series
Meets the High Quality Event Standards of the American Trail Runners Association
Schedule of Events (times subject to change)
  • All Registration is Online ONLY, NO paper forms, NO payment accepted on-site
  • Friday, September 30
    • 10 am - 6 pm - Early Packet/Shirt Pickup at Extra Mile Fitness (1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN)
  • Saturday, October 1
    • 10 am - 5 pm - continued Early Packet/Shirt Pickup
  • Sunday, October 2
    • 7:30 - On-site Packet/Shirt Pickup Opens
    • 8:15 - Free On-site Outdoor Child Care Opens (Dress for the weather!)
    • 8:15 - 1K Kids Fun Run
    • 8:30 - 500 m Kids Tot Trot
    • 9:00 - 5K Trail Run & Walk (Feel free to wait until 9:10 to start if you prefer more spacing from other participants)
    • 10:00 - On-site Awards Ceremony
    • 10:30 - On-site Child Care closes
  • Monday, October 3 - Wednesday, November 30
    • 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.
Register Here!
Awards
  • Medals provided for all 5K finishers
  • Race number and finisher ribbons for all Kiddie Run participants
  • One-of-a-Kind wooden medals for overall and age group awards
  • Eligible for points in the Calumet Striders' Gold Cup Series & Gold Cup Elite Series
  • On-site live awards ceremony at 10:00.
  • 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)
  • 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)
Registration & Fees
5 km (Run or Walk)
  • Normal Registration (before 11:59 pm Sun, Sept 18) - $29 with guaranteed long-sleeve tech shirt
  • Late Registration (Mon, Sept 19 until 9 am 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.
  • $3 Discount for members of the Calumet Region Striders and members of the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA)
Kiddie Fun Runs (1 km or 500 m)
  • Free basic registration, no shirt but all participants get a custom race number and a finisher ribbon
  • $12 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
Register Here!
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
  • 5K and kid fun runs will have a common start time, but anyone is welcome to wait a few minutes after the group to start if you prefer more spacing.
  • New course rerouted to open prairies and wide trails to allow maximum spacing between participants.
  • All food and drinks will be individually packaged.
  • All activities are outdoors, including child care
  • Event volunteers will wear protective equipment, as appropriate
  • All CDC and Porter County Health Dept recommendations will be followed
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 Frenzy@FieldStation.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!
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We are looking for sponsors for our Frenzy 2022! 
Please contact the race director at Frenzy@FieldStation.org for more information
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 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!