Field Station Frenzy

Trail Run 5K & Kids Run

See you in 2025!

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

2024 Race Results

Click here to view 2023 race results

Click here to view 2022 race results

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Why Join in the Frenzy?

Fun, scenic trail run and walk inside Indiana Dunes National Park

Well-marked, carefully-measured, course, with professional chip timing

Long-sleeve tech shirts, finisher medals, and one-of-a-kind awards

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Costumes and crazy outfits encouraged!
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Free on-site child care provided for all participants

Part of the Calumet Region Striders' Gold Cup Series

Support nature-based early childhood education

Part of Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Elite Series

Meets the High Quality Event Standards of the American Trail Runners Association

Schedule of events (subject to change)

All Registration is Online ONLY, NO paper forms, NO payment accepted on-site

Sunday, October 6

7:30 am - On-site Packet/Shirt Pickup Opens
8:15 am - Free On-site Outdoor Child Care Opens (Dress for the weather!)
8:15 am - 500 m Kids Tot Trot
8:30 am - 1K Kids Fun Run
9:00 am- 5K Trail Run & Walk
10:00 am- On-site Awards Ceremony
10:30 am - On-site Childcare Closes

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 an interactive course map with elevations

Awards

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Medals provided for all 5K finishers
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Race number and finisher ribbons for all Kids 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 outdoor awards ceremony at 10:00.

Award pick up available at Extra Mile Fitness Company from Oct 2nd until Oct 8th.

Handmade plaques for overall winners:

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Overall Male/Female
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Overall Masters ( ≥ 40 yr) Male/Female

Top 3 awards, with one-of-a-kind wooden medals, in the following categories:

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)

Frenzy Sponsor Opportunities

We are looking for sponsors for Frenzy 2024!

ALL LEVELS:

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

Please contact the race director at frenzy@fieldstation.org for more information

RANGER LEVEL - $1,000

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