Date: 
Sun, 10/05/2025 - 7:30am to 10:30am

Field Station Frenzy 5K Trail Run & Walk

The Frenzy is happening Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Chellberg Farm in Indiana Dunes National Park. It’s a family-friendly race that blends the beauty of the fall trails with a great community cause.

Here’s what’s in store:

  • Scenic, professionally timed 5K Trail Run & Walk
  • Kids’ runs (Tot Trot & 1K)
  • Free outdoor childcare during the 5K
  • Post-race snacks for all participants
  • Handmade wood-burned awards for top finishers

Schedule:

  • Early packet pick-up: Thu 10/2 & Fri 10/3 at Extra Mile Fitness (Valparaiso)
  • 7:30 AM – Packet/Shirt Pickup Opens
  • 8:15 AM – Childcare Opens & Tot Trot (500 m)
  • 8:30 AM – 1K Kids Fun Run
  • 9:00 AM – 5K Trail Run & Walk
  • 10:00 AM – Awards Ceremony
  • 10:30 AM – Childcare Closes

Registration: Online only at www.fieldstation.org/frenzy-5k. No paper forms or on-site payments accepted.

All proceeds benefit Field Station Cooperative Preschool, a nonprofit nature-based preschool in Northwest Indiana.

Thank you for considering sharing our event with your readers — this is truly a unique chance to experience a timed trail run inside the Dunes!