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Dash for the Dunes

in the National Park

Register Today for Our Dunes Dash 5k!

May 30, 2026 – 8:00AM – West Beach – 376 North County Line Rd, Gary, IN

Join Save the Dunes in the Indiana Dunes National Park for our annual Dunes Dash 5K! On May 30th, we’ll be hitting the trails of scenic West Beach for this fun and challenging race. Register today, or scroll down to learn about sponsorship options.

Register to Participate

Things To Know

  • Registration is open now for our 5k route and our 1 mile Kids Fun Run
  • Early registration is $30 for the 5k and $15 for the Kids Fun Run
  • Both avid and novice runners/walkers are encouraged to participate
  • Tshirts may be added on for $25 with registrations received before May 1st

Day-Of Details

  • An Indiana Dunes National Park passes will be required to enter the parking lot. If you need a park pass you may purchase one at the gate, or purchase in advance on the registration page or in-person at our office
  • Check-in begins at 7:00 AM
  • Race begins at 8:00 AM
  • The event will be professionally timed by T&H Timing
  • Awards will be given to the top finishers

To ensure the Indiana Dunes is accessible to all during our event, please reach out to office@savedunes.org for more race information or to obtain a no cost park pass.

Race Routes

2026 Dunes Dash T-Shirt

Register by May 1st to secure your 2026 commemorative Dunes Dash T-shirt! 

Thank You to Our Premier Sponsors!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are now seeking sponsors to help make this year’s Dunes Dash a success! Becoming a Dunes Dash sponsor is a great opportunity to support our event and our mission of protecting and advocating for the Indiana Dunes. Please email lisa@savedunes.org with questions or to learn about our convenient Dual Event Sponsorship Options to support both our fundraising events in 2026- the Dunes Dash 5k and Jammin with Save the Dunes!
Become a Dunes Dash Sponsor
Purchase Your National Park Pass
from Save the Dunes!

Save the Dunes is now selling National Park Passes! Your Pass allows you to access any and all Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond. 10% of funds from passes purchased through Save the Dunes will go directly to supporting our mission.

Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events! 

Pass Options:

  • 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $25
  • Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass — $45
  • Annual America the Beautiful National Park Pass — $80
Email Us

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Happy #GivingTuesday!

Today is all about Getting Involved and Giving to the organizations you hold near and dear to your heart. We hope you will consider making Save the Dunes one of the organizations you support this year!

Your gift will be matched today thanks to our matching donors, Mark J. Mihalo D.D.S. Family Dentistry; CLH, CPA’s & Consultants; and Nancy Moldenhauer & Sharlene Livesay.  

Will you join their generosity by supporting Save the Dunes this Giving Tuesday?

Help us reach our goal of $8,500 by donating today!

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