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Due to road closures participants will only be able to access the race start/finish and parking from the south on W 1100 N.
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Chesterton, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $50 on Oct 13, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Oct 13, 2026 | 350 |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 25, 20268:10 AM | $30$35 after Oct 13, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $50 on Oct 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $45 until Oct 13, then $50 until Oct 25, then $55 until Oct 25.
- 5K Run/Walk: $30 until Oct 13, then $35 until Oct 25, then $40 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent below a typical half marathon in Indiana, which costs $63 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Indiana runs 2:07:33, about 9:44 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:48 and men in 1:57:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN 46304
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon
208
finishers
1:59:44
median (9:08 /mi)
1:10:58
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
5K Run/Walk
203
finishers
30:15
median (9:45 /mi)
16:32
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Duneland Half Marathon and 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Duneland Half Marathon and 5K?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:32:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:31, and half the field in 1:59:44; the last tenth came in after 2:30:27.
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 21:24 or better, the top quarter in 25:28, and half the field in 30:15; the last tenth came in after 45:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 2:04:50 | 1:23:14 |
| 20-29 | 1:39:18 | 1:20:49 |
| 30-39 | 1:40:12 | 1:34:01 |
| 40-49 | 1:39:56 | 1:28:24 |
| 50-59 | 2:12:13 | 1:35:38 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:14:50 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 30 percent since 2021.
316
2021
345
2022
310
2023
413
2024
411
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 149 to 208 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:00:28 to 1:59:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 208 (+11%) | 1:59:44 | under 1:32:49 | 1:10:58 |
| 2024 | 187 (+29%) | 1:58:41 | under 1:30:22 | 1:13:08 |
| 2023 | 145 (-7%) | 2:03:33 | under 1:39:50 | 1:16:24 |
| 2022 | 156 (+5%) | 2:01:47 | under 1:37:09 | 1:19:27 |
| 2021 | 149 | 2:00:28 | under 1:39:10 | 1:16:09 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:44:31, against 1:53:02 in a typical Indiana half marathon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- 5K: Faster than most Indiana 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:28, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Duneland Half Marathon and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN 46304Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt; Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Oct 30, 2022), 2021 (Oct 31, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Duneland Half Marathon and 5K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Oct 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent below a typical half marathon in Indiana, which costs $63 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 208 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 1:59:44 and the winner ran 1:10:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:44:31, against 1:53:02 in a typical Indiana half marathon, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN 46304.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
This will be Race #10 in the Race the Region series
Race features include:
Certified Half Marathon Racecourse (5K is not certified)
Custom race shirt
Custom Finishers medals
Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
Live results via text and email messaging
All turns will have directional signs
No processing fee for online signup
Awards:
Overall & Age Group Awards
Half Marathon - Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female (40 and over), and Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and up.