Valentine's 5K

Information and Beneficiary

Join Race the Region and the Valparaiso High School Boys Cross Country Team for the Valentine's 5K! Enjoy a fun-filled event featuring a scenic route through the iconic Forest Park neighborhoods. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just out for a good time, this race has something for everyone.

The experience wraps up with a memorable finish inside the Valparaiso High School Fieldhouse! After crossing the finish line, stick around for post-race refreshments and an awards ceremony celebrating top finishers. Come out for a day of community, fitness, and fun!

Support the Valparaiso High School Boys Cross Country Program!

Your generous donation goes directly to support the Valparaiso High School Boys Cross Country team, helping to offset essential program costs and provide resources that contribute to our athletes' success. Every contribution helps us fund equipment, travel expenses, training materials, and more, ensuring that our team has everything needed to perform at their best.

🏅 Donate today and make a difference in the lives of these hardworking athletes!

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Registration and Packet Pick Up

Online Registration: All participants are required to register online. Online registration will continue to be available until 8:25 a.m. on race day
- 5K Run/Walk Start - 8:30 AM
  - Early Registration until 1/24/2025 - $30 with shirt, $25 without shirt - shirt and size guaranteed.
  - Registration - 1/25/2025 until 2/8/2025 - $35 with shirt, $30 without shirt - size not guaranteed.
  - Race Day - 2/9/2025 - $40 with shirt, $35 without shirt - shirt and size not guaranteed.
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:
- Dates: Friday, February 7, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Onsite Packet Pick Up on Race Day:
- Starts: 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Athletic Field House, Valparaiso High School, 2727 North Campbell, Valparaiso, Indiana

Event Location

Valparaiso High School

Perks and Awards

Registration Perks:

Early Registration (by November 26, 2024):** Ability to pick out a race shirt.
Late Registration:** Choose from available shirts or opt for no shirt.
5K Timed Run/Walk Participants:** Receive a finisher's medal.
Toy Donation (minimum value $20):** Receive a Santa Hat.
Non-Timed Kids Dash Participants (12 and under):** Receive a Santa Hat.

Event Features:

Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results.
Live results via text and email messaging.
Directional signs at all turns.
No processing fee for online signup.
Finisher photo and video.

Awards:

Unique Awards: Custom awards, including miniature Festivus Poles.
Top Overall: Male and Female.
Top Masters: Male and Female.
Top 3 in 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

Award Collection:

Awards can be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Unclaimed awards after 14 days will be donated or recycled.
Race shirts not picked up on or before race day are not guaranteed.

Course Map

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