VALPARAISO YMCA // RINGING IN SPRING 5K

🏃‍♀️ 32nd Anniversary of RINGING IN SPRING 2025 - RUNNING FOR A CAUSE

The Valparaiso Family YMCA is proud to present the 2025 Ringing in Spring 5k Run/Walk! Start your year off on the right foot by kicking off this year's running season with NWI’s largest springtime race for 32 years! Join us in celebrating our 32nd anniversary ringing the springtime bell, signaling the end of NWI’s cold harsh winter and the fresh start of springtime. Run through beautiful Valparaiso neighborhoods and keep an eye out on the course for bright little daffodils welcoming you into the new season.

• Beneficiary: 100% of registration proceeds benefit the Valparaiso Family YMCA Annual Campaign, providing financial scholarship assistance for programs, membership, and childcare services.
• Mission: Our mission is simple - To be a charitable non-profit organization that improves the quality of life in our communities through programs and services that strengthen the spirit, mind, and body for all.
• Get Involved: Register, become a sponsor, or donate today and help the Valparaiso Family YMCA run for a cause!
• Donation Link: CLICK HERE TO DONATE

📅 RACE DATE & TIME

Date of Race - Saturday, April 5, 2025
Start Time - 8:00 AM (CST)

🗓️ REGISTRATION DATES

• Begins: October 1, 2024 (12:01 AM CST)
• Ends: April 5, 2025 (7:45 AM CST)
• Note: Race day registration is only available online up to 7:45 AM CST.

📍 RACE LOCATION

Valparaiso Family YMCA Pavilion (Northwest side of main building)
1201 Cumberland Crossing
Valparaiso IN 46383
Phone - (219) 462-4185
Click Here for Directions

🎽 PACKET PICK-UP

• Location: Extra Mile Fitness, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN
• Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM CST
• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025 from 10 AM to 6 PM CST
• Race Day: Packet pickup in Valpo YMCA gym from 7:00 to 7:45 AM CST

Note for first-time participants: Pick up your official 32nd Anniversary Ringing in Spring Shirt and disposable on-bib chip for timing purposes ahead of time and be ready to run on race day.

🎁 WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Shirt: (1) Official 2025 Ringing In Spring Shirt (Deadline for guaranteed size availability is March 17, 2025)
• Timing Chip: (1) Disposable on-bib chip for timing purposes
• Awards: (1) Top 3 in each age group will receive an official Ringing in Spring medal. Overall male and female will receive a plaque with the signature bell on it.

🏃‍♂️ OUR COURSE

Beginning just outside of the YMCA’s outdoor pavilion (West side of the main Valparaiso YMCA building) and meanders through the North end of Valparaiso, IN until returning back to starting point. Unfamiliar with the area? No problem. We’ll have plenty of volunteers along the route who are ready to help show you the way.

🏅 Awards

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): 10 and 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, 75-79, 80+

The Ringing in Spring is the 4th race in the Race the Region racing series.

❓ FAQ

• 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.
• Are Dogs Allowed? No, dogs are not allowed with runners/walkers on the 5K course.
• Shirt Availability: Quantities are limited. Our “live” shirt inventory shows the sizes currently in stock at the time you are registering.

🤝 INTERESTED IN SPONSORING RINGING IN SPRING?

Please contact our Event and Donor Relations Manager, Jackie Bovy, using the info below.
Phone - (219) 462-4185 ext. 233
Email - jbovy@valpoymca.org