Valpo Fire: Helmet Hustle and Dalmatian Dash

Place

Valparaiso Fire Department Station 2

Description

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
10:00AM (CST) (5K Run) & 10:05AM (CST) (1 Mile Dog Walk)

Valparaiso Fire Station #2

2605 Cumberland Dr

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Register online until 2PM (CST) October 24th.

On site race day packet pick up begins Sunday, October 25th at 8:45AM

Awards presented to the top overall male and female and to the top male and female in each age group: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over.

*Computerized Timing provided by Tempo Run Timing.

A water station will be located on the course.

*After run/walk food catered by Firehouse Subs! *

* Dalmatian printed bandanas given to each dog! *

Fire Trucks and Ambulances available for tours!

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

For the 5K, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 10/12/25. On and after this date, supplies are limited.

Pricing information:

5K Run: Early Registration: $35
Race Day Registration: $40, ends 9:30am
Dog Walk Early Registration (13+): $15
Dog Walk Race Day Reg. (13+): $20
Dog Walk Ages 3-12: $5
Dog Walk Ages 2 and under: Free
Choose the No Shirt option to save $5 through 10/11/25.
Extra Shirts (sizes Youth Medium to Adult 2XL) may be added to either event through 10/11/25. $5 for youth sizes and $10 for adult sizes.
See Referral Program section on how to save more money.

By participating in the Dog Walk, each owner agrees to the following:

The dog handler must be 16 years of age or older.
All children must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
All dogs must be current on vaccines.
Valpo Fire reserves the right to prohibit participation of any dog displaying aggressive behavior towards people or other dogs.
Participants must clean up after their dogs.

Proceeds to benefit Supporting Heroes Inc., Local 1124 fundraising account, and the Valparaiso Fire Department Honor Guard. Supporting Heroes assists the families of first responders in a tri-state area (Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri) that lost their lives in the line of duty. They support them both financially and emotionally. For more information on Supporting Heroes, follow the link: https://www.supportingheroes.org/

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

5K Course Map

Click "5K Course Map" for map of course.

Dog Walk Path

Click "Dog Walk Path" for Map of dog walking path.

Walking Path is 1.5 miles.

Referral Program

After registering, be sure to share your referral code for a discount on your fees. Get up to $20 off the 5k and up to $10 off the dog walk. 5 referrals needed for each race to obtain the discount. Minimum remaining balance of $10 for the 5k and $5 for the dog walk.