Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs

Hosted by the Portage YMCA

"Because YOUR training deserves a GREAT racing experience!"

This is a Race the Region event (#3 in the series) Click here for more information about the series

• Custom Finishers Medal
• Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
• Live results via text and email messaging
• All turns will have directional signs
• No processing fee for online signup

5K and 15K Race Awards:

Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following 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                                                 

Entry Fee: Early registration fee—$25 (no additional processing fee) - $20 without a shirt.  Price increases on February 25th.  Race Day - $35

Shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 15th

Pre Packet Pick Up:  Will take place on Friday, March 3rd from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, March 4th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

Race Day Packet Pick Up:  Onsite packet pick up will be from 7:30-8:30AM

Starting time for each race is as follows:

• 15K - The participants in the 15K start together at 8:30 AM. (Participants must start by 8:35AM.  Starting the 15K after 8:35 will result in a disqualification)
• 5K - The participants in the 5K will start together at 8:45 AM.