Events
MS Warrior Dash: 5K
MS Warrior Dash: 15K
Place
2275 McCool Road
Portage, IN US 46368
Description
We are honored to invite to you the Fourth Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K at the lovely Imagination Glen - West Park in Portage, Indiana on Saturday June 14th 2025.
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 14th 2025!
- 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 7:30am - 7:35am
- 5K Race: Open Start Line from 7:45am - 8:50am
- Please Note: We will start the 15K (7:30) -before- the 5K (7:45) 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 Timer Mike@Ronin who also happens to be a Segment runner from 2022 and experienced race timer.
Race Day Schedule:
- Packet Pickup and Registration from 6:30 - 8:45am
- 15K Start: 7:30
- 5K Start: 7:45
- Awards OnDemand: for those who need to be on their way! Pickup your award at anytime after you finish.
- Overall Awards Announcement ~ 8:45
- 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 2025 Gold Cup and Elite Series:
- We are thrilled to be a 2025 Gold Cup race with the Calumet Region Striders
- Please note that our 15K distance is also a 2025 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+
Sponsorship Opportunities - Please Help Us Fight MS!
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4th Annual MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K
Saturday June 14th 2025 - Portage, Indiana
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We cordially invite you to participate as a Sponsor of the 4th annual MS Warrior Dash 5K/15k Run/Walk for MS Run the US.
Each year the MS Warrior Dash is held to raise awareness about this debilitating disease affecting nearly 3 million people worldwide while raising funds for MS Run the US, a not for profit organization that purchases wheelchairs, ramps, and the like for disabled MS patients in need. Please consider making an impact with sponsorship*:
Platinum Tier
- $500 USD
- Large Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
- Large Company Logo at Start/Finish
- Recognition on all race advertisements & at race
- 2 complimentary race entries
Gold Tier
- $250 USD
- Company Logo placed at the top of race t-shirts
- Company Logo at Start/Finish
- Recognition on all race advertisements & at race
- 1 complimentary race entries
Silver Tier
- $100 USD
- Company Name on back of race t-shirts
- Recognition on Race Facebook Page
We are proud to say the MS Warrior Dash 5K/15k Run/Walk is carried out by a fully volunteer based staff enabling 100% of profit to go directly to aiding those living with disability from multiple sclerosis. Your sponsorship helps to defray the cost of organizing the event. Funds received from sponsorships are used to purchase t-shirts for registered race participants, awards and complimentary drinks and snacks for each race participant.
Additional Sponsorship packages are available through donation of raffle prizes and/or other dollar amounts. Please email fightingms.2022@gmail.com for more information.
The MS Warrior Dash is proud to be a returning Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup and Elite Series Race in 2025
2025 Course Maps: MS Warrior Dash 5K and 15K
MS Warrior Dash 5K 2025:
- Out and back on the paved Iron Horse Heritage Trail
- We do not currently anticipate changes from the 2024 course seen below:
MS Warrior Dash 15K 2025:
- Loop course on the paved Iron Horse Heritage and Prairie Duneland Trails
- We do not currently anticipate changes from the 2024 course seen below:
Race Contact Info
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