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Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk
Join us for the 2nd Annual Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the beautiful Sunset Hill County Park! Hosted by Race the Region, this event supports the Hobart Humane Society and promises a fun-filled evening for a great cause.
The Whisker Run 5K offers participants the chance to run or walk a cross-country course that local high school and collegiate teams compete on each fall. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, the 1 Mile Dog Walk is the perfect option. Bring your furry friends and enjoy a scenic stroll together!
After crossing the finish line, stick around for an incredible post-race party, featuring food trucks, live music, and a chance to unwind with the community. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair to kick back and celebrate the evening with us.
Additionally, participants can enter a raffle to win fabulous gift baskets, with proceeds benefiting the Hobart Humane Society.
Let’s come together as a community to make a difference for animals in need while enjoying an evening of fitness, fun, and celebration! 🐾
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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 6:15 PM on race day
- 5K Run/Walk Start - 6:15 PM
- Early Registration until 8/6/2025 - $30 with shirt, $25 without shirt - shirt and size guaranteed.
- Registration - 8/7/2025 until 8/21/2025 - $35 with shirt, $30 without shirt - size not guaranteed.
- Race Day - 8/22/2025 - $40 with shirt, $35 without shirt - shirt and size not guaranteed.
- 1 Mile Dog Walk
- Early Registration until 8/6/2025 - $10 must purchase shirt separately. Size is guaranteed if signed up by 8/6/2025.
- Registration - 8/7/2025 to 8/21/2025 - $15 must purchase shirt separately. Sizes not guaranteed and limited availability.
- Race Day - 8/22/2025 - $20 must purchase shirt separately and limited availability.
- 5K Run/Walk Start - 6:15 PM
- Pre-Race Packet Pick Up:
- Dates: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
- Onsite Packet Pick Up on Race Day:
- Starts: 5:00 p.m. until 6:15 pm
- Location: Sunset Hill County Park, 775 Meridian Road, Valparaiso, Indiana.

AWARDS AND PERKS
Registration Perks:
- Early Registration (by August 6, 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.
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