CKF's 5K for Life
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk for a vital cause, connecting with community to champion organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseJoin the second annual CKF's 5K for Life at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, IN, a community event dedicated to raising awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. This inclusive 5K welcomes all ages and abilities, whether you choose to walk or run. A new virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person, ensuring everyone can participate in supporting this vital cause. The event aims to educate and inspire individuals to register as donors and celebrate what transplant makes possible.
What to expect
- Support organ, eye, and tissue donation awareness.
- Walk or run at your own pace, welcoming all ages and abilities.
- Enjoy local vendors, music, and receive a commemorative t-shirt.
From the organizer
Join us on September 19th at Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton, IN, for the second annual CKF's 5k for Life. New this year, we will also have a virtual component in case you are not local to the Chesterton area! We will bring the community together to share the message of organ, eye, and tissue donation and show the world what a transplant makes possible.
Currently, in the United States over 103,000 individuals are awaiting life-savinng transplant and only 48% of Americans sign up to help them while 96% say they agree with organ donation.CKF aims to educate and inspire individuals to make a difference and register as organ, eye, and tissue donors. We welcome everyone to participate in our 5k, whether you have a connection to donation and transplant, or want to get out and be active. This event is for all ages and abilities. You can walk or run the race, whichever you are comfortable with. We will have local vendors, all racers will receive a t-shirt, music, and more, so make sure you sign up today! Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for kids (Under 12).
Registration will open at 9 am, and the race will begin at 10:30 am!
You can register as an individual or as a team. If you cannot attend person but would like to support CKF, easily donate to a racer or generally to CKF through the donate button!