At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24, 2026
- Location
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- Open until Oct 24, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Location - St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700N Valparaiso, IN
Start Time – 9:00AM
Race Day registration opens at 7:30AM
Early packet pick available on Oct. 23rd from 10AM – 5:30PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co. 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN
Participants will receive a long sleeve technical running shirt and a $5 voucher for our soup/Greek food sale after the race. Shirt sizes and availability guaranteed if registered before Oct. 10th. Participants can choose to not receive a shirt and save $5.
Entry Fees: Before Oct. 17th - $30, Oct. 17th – Oct. 23rd - $35 Race Day entry fee - $40
Awards
Top 3 overall males and Top 3 Overall females receive a trophy. Top 3 males and Top 3 females in the following age groups will receive medals - 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Key dates
Registration opens
Jul 15, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Oct 17, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 24, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$35
Tier 2
Ends
Oct 24, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$30Jul 15, 2026
Tier 2
$35Oct 17, 2026
Tier 3
$40Oct 24, 2026
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