Tour de La Porte is more than a walking, running, and cycling event—it’s a powerful weekend of movement with purpose. Families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts come together to support the La Porte County Family YMCA and the vital programs that strengthen our community.
Every step, stride, and pedal fuels life-changing impact—helping kids discover confidence, families build healthy habits, and neighbors access inclusive, equitable programs that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Thanks to the dedication of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers, Tour de La Porte continues to grow its impact each year. In 2025, the event raised more than $64,000 to support programs that improve health, connection, and opportunity across La Porte County.
FRIDAY – AUGUST 21, 2026
SUNDAY – AUGUST 23, 2026
Adults – $50
Youth – $30
Children (11 & Under) Free
Prices increase $5 (with exception of children/youth) on March 1st, June 1st, and August 24th
Must still register children to receive t-shirt
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This stop has been sponsored by Haverstock Funeral Home & the Westville Lions Club
Routes Served:
25
SAG Hours of Operation:
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
This stop has been sponsored by Harbour Trust Investment Management
Routes Served:
60
SAG Hours of Operation:
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Routes Served:
50 & 60
SAG Hours of Operation:
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Routes Served:
50 & 60
SAG Hours of Operation:
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
This stop has been sponsored by Centier Bank
Routes Served:
15, 25
SAG Hours of Operation:
7:00 am – 1:00 pm
This stop has been sponsored by Kiwanis Club of La Porte
Routes Served:
60
SAG Hours of Operation:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
They are not. As this is not a closed course, we don’t want to encourage you to take safety risks in an effort to have a faster time!
These start times help us better plan and provide support for you at the SAG locations along the route. They also allow you the opportunity to find other cyclists who ride at your pace to enhance your experience and safety. We will provide a lead car for the first several miles of each distance (except for 5 miles) at the suggested start time (for the reasons listed above).
We are helmet advocates – we STRONGLY recommend the use of helmets for your safety!
This is a family friendly event, these types of items are definitely allowed!
We will provide you the following:
Printed route map based on your mileage (you can take multiple if you haven’t committed to a certain mileage yet).
Color coded, connect-the-dots, directional markings on the road. Each route has its own specific color and matches the color of your emergency contact wristband!
Turn-by-turn navigation for your route. Join our Club on Ride with GPS!
Tandems, Recumbents, Mountain Bikes, Road Bikes, and E-Bikes are all acceptable. Whatever you choose, just make sure it’s comfortable!
Friday – August 21, 2026
SATURDAY – AUGUST 22, 2026
Half Marathon Runners must meet the minimum 13.50-minute per mile pace. We cannot block traffic and keep our volunteers on the site past the 3-hour finish limit we have set. Runners unable to meet this minimum time limit will be rerouted on a reduced distance route for their safety. Because of this, the roads would open for traffic, and you would no longer have road guidance or water stop support. Runners unable to meet this minimum time limit will be rerouted on a reduced distance route for their safety.
Prices increase $5 (with exception of children/youth) on March 1st, June 1st, and August 26th
Half Marathon Run – $50
5K Run – $30
5K Walk – $25
5K Walk – $20 (Ages 12-17)
5K Walk – Free (11 and under) *
*Children 4 – 11 must be registered to receive a complimentary t-shirt.
We will provide you the following:
Signage along the side of the route
Directional painting on the road
Volunteer road guides who are familiar with the route
They are but make sure you can hear all course and safety instructions from volunteers, race coordinators and police.
Yes, for the Saturday events, but be careful not to run anyone over as you pass! Also, if you don’t believe you’ll stay at the front of the pack, please don’t start there.
Only for the 5K walk, and please start toward the rear of the walkers for everyone’s safety.
For safety reasons, we prefer you do not bring your pet.
All Half Marathon Runners receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
Top three winners in each age category (both male and female) receive a medal and a special gift. Overall male & female winners, as well as overall male & female masters each receive the coveted Golden Shoe Award!
If you can walk at a 13.50-minute mile pace – yes! If not, then sorry, no. We cannot block traffic and keep our volunteers on the site past the 3-hour finish limit we have set. Runners unable to meet this minimum time limit will be rerouted on a reduced distance route for their safety. Because of this, the roads would open for traffic, and you would no longer have road guidance or water stop support.
No – for the same reasons listed above.
Yes – though Ride with GPS is generally for cyclists, we’ve take advantage of this app to provide offline maps or turn by turn navigation information for our runners too! Half Marathon Route. 5K Route. Family Fun Run Route.
SATURDAY – AUGUST 22, 2026
Prices increase $5 (with exception of children/youth) on March 1st, June 1st, & August 26th
We will provide you the following:
Signage along the side of the route
Directional painting on the road
Volunteer road guides who are familiar with the route
They are but make sure you can hear all course and safety instructions from volunteers, race coordinators and police.
Yes, but be careful not to run anyone over as you pass! Also, if you don’t believe you’ll stay at the front of the pack, please don’t start there.
Yes, but please start toward the rear of the walkers for everyone’s safety.
For safety reasons, we prefer you do not bring your pet.
If you can walk at a 13.50-minute mile pace – yes! If not, then sorry, no. We cannot block traffic and keep our volunteers on the site past the 3-hour finish limit we have set. Runners unable to meet this minimum time limit will be rerouted on a reduced distance route for their safety. Because of this, the roads would open for traffic, and you would no longer have road guidance or water stop support.
Yes – though Ride with GPS is generally for cyclists, we’ve take advantage of this app to provide offline maps or turn by turn navigation information for our runners too! 5K Walk. Family Fun Run/Walk.
Due to extensive storm damage and continued road impacts throughout the area, we have made changes to this year’s cycling routes to ensure the safest possible experience for our participants.
The 100-mile and 40-mile cycling routes have been eliminated for 2026. A new 50-mile route has been added, and the former 60-mile route has been adjusted to approximately 66 miles.
The 15-mile and 25-mile routes will continue as planned.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make these necessary adjustments following the recent storms. We are grateful to still be able to celebrate the 25th Anniversary Tour de La Porte with you and look forward to seeing you on Sunday, August 23!
