Information and Beneficiary
Race the Region Partners with Portage Fire Department for the 2025 Portage Plod 5K Run/Walk
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Portage Fire Department for the 2025 Portage Plod 5K Run/Walk! This exciting event not only promotes health and fitness but also supports a great cause.
All proceeds from the race will directly benefit the Portage Fire Department, helping them fund initiatives that positively impact the Portage community.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply looking to support the cause, we invite you to join us for this meaningful event. If you’re unable to participate, please consider making a donation to support the efforts of the Portage Fire Department.
Together, we can make a difference. See you at the starting line!
Race the Region
Overview:
The Race the Region racing series aims to offer a top-notch racing experience for athletes in Northwest Indiana. The primary objectives include providing well-organized, positive, fun, and competitive events for all participants.
The Portage Plod 5k is the 5th event in Race the Region's 2025 series!
How Does It Work:
Join us for any of the 12 events (1 per month) throughout the year. Get extra perks when you sign up for the series membership. All are welcome! If you participate in 8 out of the 12 events AND join the Club Membership, you will be eligible for an Official Race the Region Apparel at the last event of the year. You can join anytime before October 1 of the current year.
Registration and Packet Pick Up
- Online Registration: All participants are required to register online. Online registration will continue to be available until 7:55 a.m. on race day
- 5K Run/Walk Start - 8:00 AM
- Early Registration until 5/9/2025 - $30 with shirt, $25 without shirt - shirt and size guaranteed.
- Registration - 5/9/2025 until 5/17/2025 - $35 with shirt, $30 without shirt - size not guaranteed.
- Race Day - 5/18/2025 - $40 with shirt, $35 without shirt - shirt and size not guaranteed.
- 5K Run/Walk Start - 8:00 AM
- Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:
- Dates: Friday, May 16, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Saturday, May 17, 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: 6:30 a.m. until 7:50 a.m.
- Location: Founders Square, 6300 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
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We are currently planning to have all of the participants start at 8:00 AM. The starting line will remain open for 5 minutes. Participants starting after 8:05 AM will not receive a time.
**Take note**: The racecourse will remain open for competition for 1 hour and 20 minutes from the official start of the race. After this time the race competition will conclude all course support will end.
Perks and Awards
Registration Perks:
- Early Registration (by May, 9, 2025):** 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.
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:
- Custom awards
- 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.
2025 Shirt Design
Course Map
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