Race Information
Calumet College is excited to open registration for the 2026 annual Pierogi Stumble 5K. We are happy to welcome you back to campus here at Calumet College and hope you have the chance to get to know the many new faces in the department and catch up with old friends alike. Let’s run fast, have fun and enjoy the beautiful course!!
Dave Lopez
Director Of Athletics
Head Softball Coach
This race falls on the eve of Pierogi Fest, the third-largest event in the State of Indiana.
Entry Fee
(includes T-shirt*, sample pierogis, and adult beverages)
Registration Fees: $50 flat fee
*T-Shirt guaranteed to those registered before Tuesday, July 1, 2026
Race Day Details
Race day packet pick-up starts at 5:00 PM at The Rittenmeyer Center, 2400 New York Avenue, Whiting, IN.
The race begins at 6:30 PM CDT.
Participants will sample Pierogis at the post-race party which will be held after awards in front of the Dennis Rittenmeyer Athletic Center at CCSJ. The post-race party will also include adult beverages and music.
Parking will be available at CCSJ.
Course Description
The scenic course route will start at the college, and journey on the bike path between Lost Marsh Golf Course and George Lake towards Calumet Avenue. Runners will then cross the Calumet Avenue overpass, turn right, around the pavilion, run alongside Wolf Lake, and finish back at CCSJ.
Check out the race map here: Race Map.
Interested in being a race day sponsor? Info here: https://www.ccsjathletics.com/information/pierogi_stumble_5k_walkrun-sponsorship_form.pdf.
Computerized Timing is provided by T&H Timing.