PIEROGI 5K STUMBLE 5K Run/Walk
Thursday, 25 July 2024· 18:30· Whiting, IN, 46394, US
About this race
Calumet College is excited to open registration for the 2024 annual Pierogi Stumble 5K. We are happy to welcome you back to campus here at Calumet College and hope you have the chance to get to know the many new faces in the department and catch up with old friends alike.
Let’s run fast, have fun and enjoy the beautiful course!!
Sherri Terrell
Race Director
Head Women's Cross Country & Track & Field Coach
** Updates to come as race day approaches**
This race falls on the eve of Pierogi Fest, the third-largest event in the State of Indiana.
Entry Fee: (includes T-shirt*, sample pierogis, and adult beverages)
Registration Fees:
- $35 if registered by December 31st, 2023
- $40 if registering from January 1, 2024 - July 7, 2024
- $45 if registering July 8, 2024 and after
*T-Shirt guaranteed to those registered before Monday, July 1, 2024
Race day packet pick-up starts at 5:00 PM at The Rittenmeyer Center, 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN.
The race begins at 6:30 PM
Computerized Timing is provided by T&H Timing.
Participants will sample Pierogis at the post-race party will be held after awards in front of the Dennis Rittenmeyer Athletic Center at CCSJ. The post-race party will also include adult beverages and music. Parking will be available at CCSJ. The scenic course route will start at the college, and journey on the bike path between Lost Marsh Golf Course and George Lake towards Calumet Avenue. Runners will then cross the Calumet Avenue overpass, turn right, around the pavilion, run alongside Wolf Lake, and finish back at CCSJ. Check out the race map here: Race Map.
Interested in being a race day sponsor? Info here: https://www.ccsjathletics.com/information/pierogi_stumble_5k_walkrun-sponsorship_form.pdf.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe PIEROGI 5K STUMBLE 5K Run/Walk, held annually in Whiting, IN (46394), is a spirited and flavorful community event that has become a beloved tradition for runners and walkers of all levels. While specific historical details of its inception are not provided, this event is characterized by its fun, casual atmosphere, inviting participants to enjoy a scenic route through Whiting. Participants can expect a festive race day experience, celebrating the local pierogi heritage. The course is designed for both competitive runners and casual walkers, with a focus on enjoyment and community engagement. While the terrain is typically flat and paved, being a 5K run/walk, participants should be prepared for potential summer weather conditions in Northwest Indiana, which can include heat and humidity. A notable feature of this race is its strong ties to local culture, offering a unique blend of athletic endeavor and culinary celebration.
The course
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Weather on the day
Thu, 25 Jul 2024Partially cloudy
23.7°C
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