Festivus 5K Run

The Festivus 5K Run is a holiday-themed 5K held at Running Vines Winery in Chesterton, Indiana, on Broadway in the downtown area. Race the Region organizes it as the 12th event in its Race the Region Series, offering a timed 5K for runners and a non-competitive 1K Kids Dash for younger participants. The race employs start-line timing mats and chip timing, meaning each 5K runner’s clock begins when they cross the start line, provided they start within the designated window. Directional signs mark turns, and finish times are dispatched via text or email, with overall results updating online during the event. Participants who finish receive custom medals and certificates. Top overall, masters, and age-group runners contend for custom awards, including miniature Festivus Poles for the leading finishers.