Earth Day 5k Family Fun Run/Walk

Join us for the Earth Day 5K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 25, 2026, benefitting the La Porte City Park Foundation! This race is an official 2026 Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series event. The course will be a beautiful loop around Clear Lake with an out‑and‑back section on the Chessie Trail.

Start/Finish Location:  Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater, La Porte, IN 46350

Celebrate Earth Day and support your local parks by participating in this eco‑friendly event. All proceeds from the race will go toward park improvements and environmental initiatives in our community. Whether you're a seasoned runner earning Gold Cup Series points or just looking for a fun outdoor activity with family and friends, this event is for you!

Event Highlights:
🌱 Timed 5K Run/Walk through scenic park trails (Gold Cup points eligible)
🌸 Family-friendly atmosphere with activities for all ages
🎖 Sustainable medals for finishers
 Complimentary water and donuts at the start line

Earth‑Friendly Shirt Option 🌿
Race shirts are optional to help reduce waste.
A race shirt costs approximately $10 to produce.
If you choose “No Shirt,” we won’t order a shirt for you, and that $10 stays with the La Porte City Park Foundation to support local parks and environmental initiatives.

Choose a shirt if you’ll truly wear it — choose No Shirt to make the biggest Earth Day impact.

Let's run and walk together for a greener future! By participating, you’ll not only stay active but also help make a lasting environmental impact in La Porte.

Don’t wait—register now and secure your spot to make this Earth Day unforgettable!

• Early Bird (Now – April 18): $30 (ages 9+), $5 (ages 0-8) Because of our generous sponsors, we’re excited to extend $30 early bird registration through Friday, April 18. 
  • Last chance to guarantee a shirt and medal: 5 PM on Thursday, April 9!
• Race Week Registration (April 19 – April 25): $35 (ages 9+), $5 (ages 0-8) (No guaranteed shirt or medal.)

Early Packet Pickup
🗓 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Park Office
250 Pine Lake Avenue

Race Day Packet Pickup
🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Beginning at 7:30 AM
📍 Event Site (Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater area)

At packet pickup, you will be assigned a bib number. Friends or family members may pick up packets on your behalf. T‑shirts are guaranteed for participants who registered by 4/9/2026.

We recommend arriving early on race day to allow time for parking and packet pickup before the race begins. Truesdell Avenue and Taylor Drive will be closed for the race starting at 8:30 AM. Additional parking is available in the lot off McClung Road, located on the hill behind the amphitheater.

Thank you!