MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K: Portage, Indiana

Events

06/01 8:15AM CDT - 9:45AM CDT

06/01 8:00AM CDT - 9:45AM CDT

Place

Imagine Glen - West
2275 McCool Road
Portage, IN US 46368

Race Morning: Updates and Notes

Runners, Walkers, Volunteers and Friends: HERE WE GO!

- Race Day Registrations: Yep! We are all set if you prefer to signup onsite. Bring a friend!

- Weather: Cloudy and mid-60s for both races. Lovely June weather and we expect a few PRs. Rain is forecast a bit after race start and we do recommend packing your rain gear just in case.

- Check-in: We are open at 7:00am for packet pickup and signup. Please bring coffee. Lots of coffee.

- Raffle Tickets: Seriously: the raffle items are amazing this year. Bring a few extra dollars ($20.00 for a nice discount deal) and you won't regret it.

- T-Shirts: If you registered on or before May7th your selected shirt size is locked-down and ready for pickup. If you registered -after- May 7th, T-Shirts are available and we will do our best to get you yours in the desired size. Please arrive as early as possible before our inventory runs out. The shirt is rad. Trust us.

- Parking and Location: As you enter the park at the intersection of McCool Road and Portage Avenue you will proceed along the drive to the road split point. At the split, you may find parking to your right early in the morning. Otherwise, ample parking is available ahead in the park. Please walk over to the Imagination Glen - Outback Trail area for registration and packet pickup.

- Pictures/Photos: We would -LOVE- to see community pics of our swag, sponsors, runners, walkers, course, .... + anything rad you see. Please use the below link

Upload your Photos Here!

- Clydesdale and Athena opt-in category: If you would like to be included in the Clydesdale or Athena groups please speak with Timer Mike at the timing tent or speak with a volunteer at the registration table. We have lovely awards for this category as well as all age groups.

Description

We are honored to invite to you the Third Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K at the lovely Imagination Glen - West Park in Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 1st 2024.

All proceeds benefit MS Run the US, a nonprofit providing vital direct equipment donations to those living with MS. Will you help us to fight MS one mile at a time? Read more about MS Run the US. Our very own Race Director Stephanie Crook ran 143 miles in 5 days in July of 2022 as one of 19 Segment runners traversing the entire US. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue her fundraising and advocacy efforts through the MS Warrior Dash Race Series.

Register Today and join us on Saturday June 1st 2024!

PLEASE NOTE: Registration prices will increase as we approach race day. Signup early to lock in your discounted price!
15K Race: Open Start Line from 8:00am - 8:15am
5K Race: Open Start Line from 8:15am - 8:25am
Please Note: We will start the 15K (8:00) -before- the 5K (8:15) to minimize interactions between the races on the course.
Open Start Lines allow participants to start when they feel comfortable and safe! We kindly ask competitive runners to start on 'gun' time.
Professional Chip Timing by Michael Knopp who also happens to be a Segment runner from 2022 and experienced race timer.

Race Day Schedule:

Packet Pickup and Registration from 7:00 - 7:45am
15K Start: 8:00-8:15
5K Start: 8:15-8:30
Awards ~ 9:15
Spend the morning with the community after the race. We have a few surprises lined up for attendees!

For those Living With MS:

We would be honored to have you at the event and will happily work to make the event as accessible and accommodating as we can.
We will be updating this page with detailed information in the coming days.

Calumet Region Striders 2024 Gold Cup and Elite Series:

We are thrilled to be a 2024 Gold Cup race with the Calumet Region Striders
Please note that our 15K distance is also a 2024 Gold Cup Elite Series race.
Age Groups and Awards
- Overall Male/Female winners
- Overall Male/Female Masters (40+) winners
- Top 3 M/F Athena (170 lbs.+) and Clydesdale (210 lbs.+)
- Top 3 M/F Age Groups: 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+

3rd Annual MS Warrior Dash - Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 1st 2024

Greetings Walkers, Runners, and Rad Humans! We are excited to share a few updates on behind-the-scenes planning for the 3rd Annual MS Warrior Dash.

New for 2024

15K and 5K distances - The MS Warrior Dash Team has expanded our longer race distance to provide a challenging and not terribly common race distance! Join us for a unique distance and a great course for a PR.

Custom Race Shirts and Medals - We are so very excited to introduce our first year of branded and custom MS Warrior Dash swag. We will be posting updates in the coming weeks and can't wait to show you our designs. Trust us: IT'S RAD!

Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup and Elite Series - We are -honored- to now be a Gold Cup Series Race on the Calumet Region Striders 2024 schedule. Please note that our 15K distance is additionally a Gold Cup Elite Series Race

Volunteer Signup Portal - As our race series grows, our love and appreciation of race-day volunteers is only increasing. Please consider exploring our volunteer opportunities at: MS Warrior Dash 2024 Volunteer Opportunities

Sponsorship - We are very excited to formalize and expand on our race Sponsorship Tiers! As our race series continues to grow, we are thrilled to open opportunities for race sponsorships. Every dollar we raise is a direct donation providing life-altering assistive equipment for those living with MS.

And absolutely the most important item: Our SINCERE and HUMBLE thanks to everyone who has signed up, promoted, and helped us prepare for Year 3. This race is a labor of love and we hope it shines through. As we continue to grow and expand, we will always be mindful of each and every donation, new friend, and smile.