18 running events in Valparaiso, Indiana

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Mayor's Youth Council COLOR FUN RUN [runsignup.com]
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  Fri, May 08, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  The Mayor's Youth Council's COLOR FUN RUN benefitting Valpo Parks is FUN for the whole family! This 1.5 mile course will include running, walking, and colorful fun along with various obstacle...

  The Mayor's Youth Council's COLOR FUN RUN benefitting Valpo Parks is FUN for the whole family! This 1.5 mile course will include running, walking, and colorful fun along with various obstacle stations to keep you on your toes! This family-friendly untimed event is great for all ages and abilities!

  EVENT DETAILS

  Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

  Time: 6:00 pm

  Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School

  Registration Fees: Adults $25, Students: $15

  $10 off Family 4 Pack (2 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 2 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴)

  ACTIVITIES

  Come for the run, stay for the fun! Before and after the race your family can enjoy a variety of FREE activities.

  PACKET PICK-UP

  Packet pick-up begins on-site at 5 pm. Run begins at 6 pm, waves will be released every 5 minutes.

  Each participant receives a white t-shirt with registration to FILL WITH COLOR (While supplies last).

  *Please note student pricing will be reflected in the cart after birthdate is entered.

  **Family discount- $10 off Family registration of 2 adults and 2 or more children! Must register all family members at same time for discount to apply.

  1.5 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

  1600 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• Valpo Police K-9 Unit 5K9 Run & 1 Mile Dog Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Friday, May 15, 2026

  Central Park Plaza

  (Valparaiso, IN)

  6:00PM (5K Run)

  6:15PM (1 Mile Dog Walk)

  Moisture Wicking Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 5/04/26....

  Friday, May 15, 2026

  Central Park Plaza

  (Valparaiso, IN)

  6:00PM (5K Run)

  6:15PM (1 Mile Dog Walk)

  Moisture Wicking Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 5/04/26.

  Awards:

  Overall Male/Female, Overall Masters ( ≥ 40 yr) Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+

  Athena (Female ≥ 170 lb), Clydesdale (Male ≥ 210 lb)

  Computerized Timing provided by T&H Timing. Split times at every mile and water stations on the course.

  No strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, or scooters allowed. Handicap equipment is permitted.

  The 5K run is a road course with moderate hills.

  Register on-line at www.Runsignup.com until 8AM on May 15th.

  5K Run (all ages) or 1 Mile Walk Ages 13 & Over $30

  Children 12 & Under $25 (1 Mile Walk Only)

  All mail-in registrations must be postmarked before May 1, 2026

  Race Day Registration is $35 Run & Walk

  Early packet pick-up will be avalible on Wednesday and Thursday from 10AM-6PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co. 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN

  On-site packet pick-up starts at 4:30PM on Friday.

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• Valparaiso Extra Mile Youth Running Camp [shop.extramilefitnesscompany.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Tue, Jun 09, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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  Extra Mile Fitness Company YOUTH RUNNING CAMP! 🏃🏃‍♀️

  Ages 5 -13

  All abilities are welcome!

  Camp Dates:

  TUESDAYS

  June 9

  June 16

  June 23

  July 7

  AND RACE DAY: One Mile Challenge July 11th.

  Practices are...

  Extra Mile Fitness Company YOUTH RUNNING CAMP! 🏃🏃‍♀️

  Ages 5 -13

  All abilities are welcome!

  Camp Dates:

  TUESDAYS

  June 9

  June 16

  June 23

  July 7

  AND RACE DAY: One Mile Challenge July 11th.

  Practices are 6:00-7:00 pm - arrive early for check-in at 5:45pm

  Location:

  Sunset Hill Farm County Park - 775 Meridian Rd #8507, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  Our 4-week Youth Running Camp introduces youth to running in a safe and fun environment. These camps are a grassroots program, designed to break down barriers and ensure every child has the opportunity to participate. Additionally, we give back by supporting local middle and high school Cross Country programs, donating proceeds from the One Mile Challenge. This event introduces over 500 youth to running and cross country, fostering a positive experience that we hope will inspire a lifelong love for the sport.

  Campers will have 4 weeks of training practices and will compete in the Extra Mile One Mile Challenge Race on Saturday, July 11.

  Parent/Information meeting:

  Tuesday June 9, (day 1 of camp)

  Check in will start at 5:30pm, followed by a 10-15 min parent meeting.

  Sunset Hill Farm County Park 775 Meridian Rd #8507, Valparaiso, IN 46383

  1 Miles Run

  775 N Meridian Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• The EXMI One Mile Challenge [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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  EXMI Presents “The One Mile Challenge”

  THE RACE WILL BE HOSTED AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF of CUMBERLAND DRIVE

  Run a Flat Mile Course in a competitive WAVE start race against your age...

  EXMI Presents “The One Mile Challenge”

  THE RACE WILL BE HOSTED AT THE VALPARAISO FAMILY YMCA PAVILION OFF of CUMBERLAND DRIVE

  Run a Flat Mile Course in a competitive WAVE start race against your age group peers. All Competitive Race Entries must be able to complete a mile in 15 minutes or less. See the course map for details of the starting and finishing locations.

  This is event # 7 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES

  Custom Finishers Medal, Custom Finishers Certificate, Live results via text and email messaging, race course will be clearly marked and all turns will have directional signs.

  COST:

  Early Registration on or before 7/7 $30 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry

  Late Registration 7/8/ - 7/10 $35 - 1 Mile Challenge Entry

  Race Day Registration - $40

  Must Register by June 24th to guarantee shirt.

  Participants can choose the no race shirt option and save $5

  Online registration will remain open until 5:30PM on race day. People wishing to register on race day may do so on their mobile device or from home before heading to the race. There will be no on-site registration on race day.

  PACKET PICK UP ~ Early packet pick up will be available from July 9th and 10th - 10am - 6pm, and July 11th from 10AM-3PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. Race day packet pick up at the race site will open on race day at 4PM at the Valparaiso Family YMCA PAVILION Off of CUMBERLAND AVE. To avoid long lines at the race site and potentially missing your race starting time we highly encourage participants pick up their race packets in advance.

  Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female,

  Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11–12, 13–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45-49, 50–54,

  55-59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75 and up

  Participants will start in waves according to age on the following schedule:

  Ages 9-13 and any boy or girl in this age category that will not be enrolled in High School this fall - 6:00PM

  Ages 8 and under - 6:05PM

  Ages 60 and over - 6:20PM

  Ages 50 to 59 - 6:30PM

  Ages 40 to 49 - 6:40PM

  Ages 30 to 39 - 6:50PM

  Ages 19 to 29 and anyone in this age category who will not be enrolled in High School - 7:00PM

  High School Girl's (ages 13-18 and anyone who will be attending High School this fall) - 7:10PM

  High School Boy's (ages 13-18 and anyone who will be attending High School this fall) - 7:20PM

  We will be recording the starting time for each participant. Your time will be the net time from start to finish.

  *** MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE****

  Race the Region wants to support local High School and Middle School running. Race the Region and The Extra Mile Fitness Company will make a donation to the Boy's Cross Country programs to the top three high schools with the most male students that participate, and a donation to the Girl's Cross Country programs the top three high schools with the most female students participating. The middle school with the most total number of students participating will also receive a donation to their schools running programs. *School totals will be calculated after 5PM the day before the race. Students must be registered for the race before that time in order to count towards their school's participation total.

  1 Miles Run

  1201 Cumberland Crossing, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• StRides Against Suicide & Overdose [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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  StRides Against Suicide & Overdose 2025 is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10, 40, 60 and 100 mile bike rides to raise funds for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for those in Northwest Indiana...

  StRides Against Suicide & Overdose 2025 is hosting a 5k Run/Walk and 10, 40, 60 and 100 mile bike rides to raise funds for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment for those in Northwest Indiana that are in need and cannot afford the treatment.

  Strides Overview

  We are addressing an important issue that affects many people. Our mission is to spread awareness and raise money. The annual U.S. suicide rate increased 30% between 2000 and 2020. SUICIDE is the 2nd leading cause of death amongst 15–34 year olds in Indiana. In 2020, 100,306 people died by overdose in the US. One major barrier to mental health and substance abuse treatment is cost/and or lack of insurance. Our solution is to fund that treatment. Profits from the StRides Against Suicide and Overdose 2023 will be used to provide scholarships for mental health and substance abuse treatment for clients who are uninsured or cannot afford treatment. Your involvement is critical to our success in reducing the devastating numbers of Suicides and Overdoses. Thank you again for your help.

  Every $525 raised pas for one individual to receive 7 sessions.

  Volunteer Here!

  1 Miles 5k 10 Miles 40 Miles 60 Miles 100 Miles Cycling Run Walk

  Valparaiso, Indiana, 46385, United States
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• Hoofin' it for Ag 5K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Lace up your running shoes and join us at the fairgrounds for a fun and meaningful 5K race supporting Agricultural Education! Set against the backdrop of open skies, barns, and show arenas, this...

  Lace up your running shoes and join us at the fairgrounds for a fun and meaningful 5K race supporting Agricultural Education! Set against the backdrop of open skies, barns, and show arenas, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members to celebrate and invest in the future of agriculture.

  🌱 About the Event

  The Fairgrounds 5K is a community-centered race designed to raise funds for local agricultural education programs. Proceeds will support:

  FFA and 4-H student leadership programs

  Classroom resources and hands-on ag science labs

  Youth livestock and crop education initiatives

  🏃‍♂️ The Course

  Participants will enjoy a scenic route winding through the fairgrounds, passing livestock barns, exhibit halls, and open fields. The course is mostly flat, making it perfect for:

  Competitive runners aiming for a personal best

  Casual joggers

  Walkers and families with strollers

  Clearly marked pathways and enthusiastic volunteers will guide participants along the route, with water stations positioned to keep everyone energized.

  🎉 Race Day Highlights

  Timed 5K race with awards for top finishers

  Farm-fresh snacks

  Music and a lively finish-line celebration

  🌽 Why It Matters

  Agricultural education shapes the next generation of farmers, scientists, business leaders, and innovators. By participating in this 5K, you’re not just running—you’re investing in hands-on learning opportunities that cultivate leadership, responsibility, and real-world skills.

  Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience a morning of fitness, fellowship, and farm pride. Together, we can help agriculture continue to grow strong for generations to come. 🌾

  5k Run Walk

  217 E Division Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• Oakadoke Trail Runs [finishers.com] - Facebook
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  Sun, Aug 02, 2026

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  Ready to take on a new challenge in the great outdoors? 🌿 The Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso await you in the magnificent Porter County! Choose the distance that suits you best from the 4 Miles (6.4 km), 9 Miles (14.5 km), or 18 Miles (29 km) courses, and come discover the wonders of the forest trails.

  Run Trail

  Sunset Hill Farm County Park, Meridian Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
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• Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Aug 07, 2026 at 6:15 PM

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  This is event #8 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES.

  6:15 - 5K Run Starts

  6:20 - 1 Mile Dog Walk Starts

  7:15 - Awards

  **NEW FOR...

  This is event #8 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES.

  6:15 - 5K Run Starts

  6:20 - 1 Mile Dog Walk Starts

  7:15 - Awards

  NEW FOR THIS YEAR - WE WILL BE HOSTING THE RACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POP-UP BIERGARTEN. AFTER THE RACE, STAY AND ENJOY A CRAFT BEER AND SOME LIVE MUSIC

  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.

  Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available Tuesday August 5th and Wednesday, August 6th from 10AM-6PM, and Thursday, August 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

  Onsite packet pick up will be available on race day beginning at 5PM

  Race starts at 6:15PM Participants must start before 6:20PM. Anyone starting after 6:20PM will be assigned a the gun time for their start and will be subject to disqualification.

  "BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE” race features include:

  Custom Finishers Award

  Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results

  Live results via text and email messaging

  All turns will have directional signs

  No processing fee for online signup

  Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by July 20th.

  Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.

  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

  775 N Meridian Road, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• Four Corners Wine Run 5k [winerun5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

  Join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the beautiful landscaping and rustic style of Four...

  Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

  Join us on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the beautiful landscaping and rustic style of Four Corners Winery! Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

  Registration Includes:

  • T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

  • Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

  • Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

  • Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

  • Results Posted Online

  • ...and of course, a pour of wine!

  5k Run Walk

  Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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• Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:20 AM

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  The Valpo Tradition Continues!

  Join us for the 48th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,200 participants annually, running and walking...

  The Valpo Tradition Continues!

  Join us for the 48th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,200 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, you can choose to run the 5 miles or the 5K run or walk.

  Team Competition

  Participants are encouraged to form teams! Teams must have at least 4 finishers to be eligible for team award. Winner is determined by computer analysis of the overall place of the top 4 team members. Team members are also eligible for individual awards.

  Registration

  Register by 8/14 to guarantee a shirt size. No shirt option saves $5.

  Register early and save! Fee increases to $40 after 8/17. Same day registration $45.

  Packet Pick-Up

  • Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 9 - Thu Sep 10 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN

  • Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 11th at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pm

  • Onsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am. Due to the size of this event we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early.

  Awards*

  Back for 2026 - Valpo Parks is continuing the recognition for the top runners. The male and female winners of the 5-mile race will be crowned champions, each receiving a suite of prestigious prizes:

  • Champion crown

  • The honor of riding in the Popcorn Fest Parade

  • Two complimentary drink tickets for the Popcorn Festival

  • A $250 gift card to Extra Mile Fitness Company

  Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

  *Please note, Popcorn Panic has a non-duplication of awards policy. A participant who finishes in the top overall and masters winners in each event do not qualify to win an individual age group plaque.

  5k 5 Miles Run Walk

  63 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383, United States
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