The Races

8K Run (Competitive)
The course starts in Washington Park and heads through Fedder’s Alley where you’ll make your way to the beautiful shoreline and sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. After mile 1 you’ll run across a boardwalk into the Beachwalk Resort Community where you’ll circle Lake Kai to reach mile 2. Upon exiting the Beachwalk Resort Community you’ll head down scenic Lakeshore Drive to mile 3, climb to the historic WPA Tower and roll back down before reaching mile 4. Mile 5 will take you past several landmarks of Michigan City, including the historic Washington Park Band Shell, the Millennium Park Water Fountain and the Old Lighthouse Museum. The final stretch takes you along the Washington Park Marina to the finish.

• View 8K Run Map (View) (Print)
• View photos of the course
• 3 water stops
• Times announced at each mile marker

5K Fitness Walk (Non-Competitive)
The 5K course mirrors the 8K Run except it doesn't go into the Beachwalk Resort Community or the last loop around the Millennium Park Water Fountain, Old Lighthouse Museum and marina.

• View 5K Fitness Walk Map (View) (Print)
• View photos of the course
• 3 water stops

New Races
The Tower Run committee has partnered with two other events, the Inaugural Ride the Wave Regatta and Michigan City Beach Volleyball to create the only event of it's kind, the Michigan City Eco-Fit Challenge.

Michigan City Biathlon (Run & Kayak)
This unique Biathlon combines the Tower Run 8K and the Ride the Wave Regatta’s advanced 16K Sea Kayak or novice 8K Sea Kayak. Athletes can choose to compete as an individual or in teams, as doubles (pairs) or a relay team. More info!

Michigan City Crazy Tri (Run, Kayak & Spike)
The Crazy Tri is a one of a kind event that combines the Tower Run 8K the Ride the Wave Regatta’s advanced 16K Sea Kayak and the Spike to Sunset Beach Volleyball Tournament. This is a team competition where athletes will choose to compete as a doubles (pairs) or a relay team. More info!

Age Divisions - 8K Run Male & Female back to the top

• 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
• Master’s Division 40 and over

Awards Presented back to the top

• "Finisher Ribbon" to all participants who cross the finish line (8K Run & 5K Fitness Walk)
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place overall male & female finishers (8K Run only)
• 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female finishers in each division, except Masters (8K Run only)
• 1st place overall male & female masters (8K Run only)
• 1st place team overall (top 5 finishers scored from each team)
• Largest team (teammates may consist of participants of both the 5K Fitness Walk and 8K Run)
• Top Ten finishers overall (5K Fitness Walk only)

Additional Incentives back to the top

• Win raffle items from local merchants and sponsors.
• Participants receive a short sleeved (dry-fit style) t-shirt with artwork designed by artist John Lucas.
• Win a 2 bedroom Guest House Rental for the weekend of the race at the Beachwalk Resort Community, www.beachwalkresort.com! Must register by August 31 to be eligible.
• Win raffle items from local merchants and sponsors. Including a 3 bedroom Home Rental for use during the off-season at the Beachwalk Resort Community, www.beachwalkresort.com!
• More incentives TBA!

Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series back to the top
The Tower Run is one of 26 officially designated races of the Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series www.calstrider.org.

Directions back to the top
Washington Park
6 on the Lake
Michigan City, IN 46361
Click Here for map.

1. Take I-94 East (from Chicago) or West (from Michigan)
2. Take the US-421 N exit- exit number 34B- towards MICHIGAN CITY. 0.21 miles
3. Merge onto US-421. 1.57 miles (US-421 becomes FRANKLIN ST. 2.18 miles)
4. Turn RIGHT onto E 11TH ST. 0.07 miles
5. Turn LEFT onto PINE ST. 0.59 miles
6. Take Pine St. (one way going North) over bridge into Washington Park
7. Follow curve to the right (road becomes Lakeshore Drive)
8. Turn LEFT into Parking Lot 1 (Parking is free for participants)
9. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Jaycee Stage (Large pavilion on the right)