Festivus 5K Run
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 8:10 AM, in Chesterton (101 Broadway). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $10 to $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after November 21.
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 8:10 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IL 46304
- Area
- Northwest Indiana, Chicago
- Distances
- 1K5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $10 to $30 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, November 21, 2026: 5K $30 → $35
- Registration
- Open. Opened December 8, online signup closes Sunday, December 13, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 21 to pay $30 instead of $35.
Course and race notes
Race the Region’s FESTIVUS 5K (The 12th race in the Race the Region Series). Hosted by Race the Region. Running Vines Winery, 101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN 46304. BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE”. Custom Finishers Medal. Custom Finishers Certificate.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.