Earth Day 5k - La Porte
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Earth Day 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
The Earth Day 5k Family Fun Run/Walk is an eco-friendly community event held in La Porte, Indiana. The race serves as a fundraiser for the La Porte City Park Foundation, with proceeds supporting local park improvements and environmental initiatives. This event is an official part of the 2026 Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series.
The course features a scenic loop around Clear Lake and includes an out-and-back section on the Chessie Trail. The start and finish lines are located at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater. The race is a timed event, and participants are eligible for Gold Cup Series points.
Participants can choose from the following distance:
- 5 km
The event emphasizes sustainability by offering finishers medals made from sustainable materials and providing an optional race shirt system. Participants can choose to forgo a shirt, which allows the production cost to be donated directly to the local park foundation instead. The event provides complimentary water and donuts at the start line.
Registration is open to all ages, with reduced rates available for children aged 8 and under. Registration tiers are based on dates, with early bird and regular registration periods guaranteeing a shirt and medal for those who select those options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
