A holiday tradition since 2003, the Valparaiso Turkey Trot brings together families and friends from Indiana and beyond to kick off Thanksgiving Day. The race includes a 5K Walk/Run through the streets of Valparaiso, Indiana. Hosted by the Porter-Starke Services Foundation, event proceeds benefit mental health and wellness programs and resources in Northwest Indiana.
Sunday, November 21, 2021, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Extra Mile Fitness Company - 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Monday, November 22, 2021, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Extra Mile Fitness Company - 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Extra Mile Fitness Company - 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Wednesday, November 24, 2021, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Extra Mile Fitness Company - 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
*** THERE IS NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP. ***
7:45 am - Road Closures Begin*
8:00 am - 5K Race Starts
9:30 am - Roads open to traffic (Exception: Campbell Street in front of Valparaiso High School which will remain closed until 10AM)
Road closures in front of Valparaiso High School (VHS) are different this year due to Start/Finish area. If you want to park at VHS, please plan ahead. Both VHS parking lot entrances (North and South) are on the 5K route and are affected by road closures.
Valparaiso High School (event location) - Limited access (see road closures above). Post-event, you must exit VHS using the North entrance at Vale Park Rd. Turn left/WEST, and continue through Keystone Commons Subdivision.
Dyke's Funeral Home - 2305 N Campbell St. (0.1 Miles)
First Baptist Church - 2205 N. Campbell St. (0.2 Miles)
Cook's Corner Elementary - 358 Bullseye Lake Rd. (0.6 Miles)
Growing Kids Academy - 3400 N. Campbell (0.3 Miles)
All age group award medals will be mailed to recipients instead of a race day awards ceremony this year. There will be awards for Overall Male/Female and Overall Masters Male/Female. Age groups are listed below:
Age Groups (1st through 3rd place will be awarded): 0-8, 9-12, 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+
Are Strollers Allowed? Yes, strollers are allowed on the 5K route. To ease runner/walker flow, strollers start at the back of the race corral. Regardless of your place in the corral, no worries! Your race time is measured by chip, which activates when you cross the start line.
Are Dogs Allowed? No, dogs are not allowed with runners/walkers on the 5K course. For the safety of all participants, please leave all four-legged friends at home.
Why isn’t my shirt guaranteed? Both event shirt and finisher medal orders were impacted by current supply chain shortages and shipping constraints. As a result, quantities are limited. Our “live” shirt inventory shows the sizes currently in stock at the time you are registering.
Due to global supply chain and shipping issues, we have had to modify the usual race material inventory we have offered in previous years. Under these circumstances, we have done the best we can to provide you with the experience you have come to expect from the Valparaiso Turkey Trot. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time!
We are excited to host this year's event with added safety measures, including:
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Valparaiso High School
2727 Campbell
Valparaiso, IN 46385
5K starts at 8:00 am
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