Dunes Dash Virtual 5K for Public Lands

A Virtual 5K Wherever You Want:

Celebrate 3 years of the Dunes Dash (now virtually!) as we honor National Public Lands Day - a day of promoting enjoyment and stewardship of our public lands. This virtual 5K is a great way to give back to our Indiana Dunes National Park while social distancing, and while enjoying a 5K course of your choosing on one of your favorite trails. Funds raised will be used to support Save the Dunes' programmatic work to enhance and protect the Indiana Dunes National Park. Completion Timeframe: September 19 – September 26, 2020.

Dunes Dash Virtual 5K Participants Receive:

♥ Commemorative T-Shirt SOLD OUT
♥ Downloadable Race Bib (Your unique number and Bib can be found under your RunsignUp Profile - Upcoming Events)

Embrace Northwest Indiana's Public Lands! 
Share your Dash experience at #dunesdash and more such as
#NPLD #PublicLandsDay #IndianaDunes

Registered Dunes Dash Virtual 5K participants who registered on or before August 31 will receive their commemorative t-shirt in the mail at the physical address they submit during the event registration process, or at a pre-determined location if you opted to pick up locally. T-shirts are not guaranteed arrival before the challenge start date. 

About Public Lands Day 2020:

National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually at public lands across the country on the fourth Saturday of September. It is a day where outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to visit parks and other special public places to celebrate their beauty. It is also a day to give back through volunteerism. This year, National Public Lands Day will look a lot different. While some in-person events with appropriate social distancing will go on, others will not. Yet, we at Save the Dunes seized this opportunity to bring you the Dunes Dash Virtual 5K for Public Lands - an opportunity to give back to our public lands in a way that feels comfortable (away from the crowds) and is simply fun! When you sign up for the Dash, you know that you are helping to raise critical funds to support the enhancement and preservation of the Indiana Dunes National Park through Save the Dunes' programmatic work. So, lace up your shoes and celebrate our public lands Save the Dunes style!

Founded in 1952, Save the Dunes’ mission is to preserve, protect, and restore the Northwest Indiana dunes and all natural resources in Indiana's Lake Michigan Watershed for an enhanced quality of life. Our programming takes a holistic approach to protecting the Indiana dunes and Lake Michigan ecosystems. These programs are: Land & Water Conservation Program, Environmental Advocacy Program, and Community Engagement Program. 
To find about more about Save the Dunes, please visit:

Savedunes.org