2 walking events in Porter County, Indiana

Join us Saturday, June 20th, 2026 (Father’s Day Weekend) for the 19th annual Necktie 5K Walk & Run. As the name implies, participants are encouraged to wear neckties during the run in recognition of fathers everywhere! Prizes will be awarded to participants with the most-creative neckties. Prizes are also awarded to the first father\son and father\daughter teams to finish together. This is the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your dad and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

Pre-registered participants may receive a commemorative race number and official race shirt. T-Shirts are short-sleeved and unisex-sized; available in Kid's Small - Adult XXL.

The top three finishers in each age group will receive a necktie. Also, awards will be given to the first father-son and first father-daughter teams to run the race together and cross the finish line together.

Family \ Group Discount

Groups of 4 or more who register online at the same time will receive a $5 discount per registration. A discount will also be given to participants who register early and do not wish to get a t-shirt.

SAVE the DATE! Saturday, June 27, 2026

Now it's time to cut loose, Footloose! Put on those running shoes!

Pete, Louise, bring out the rest of your peeps... Jack, come back, the best 5K is back! Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE!

Join us, June 27th, for our Footloose 5K Rewind! This gnarley 5K run/walk celebrates the most righteous decade of all time! Celebrate with us the days of big hair, neon colors, leg warmers, headbands, and some of the best party music ever recorded. So gather up your totally tubular 80's gear, invite your gal pals and homeboys, and come on out to Lakeland Park.

Early packet pick up will be available at the Extra Mile Fitness Co., 1330 E. Linconlway, Valparaiso, IN on Friday, June 26th from 10:00AM - 5:45PM