Valpo Police K-9 Unit 5K9 Run & 1 Mile Dog Walk

🐾 Event Details

• Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
• Location: Central Park Plaza, Valparaiso, IN
• 5K Run Start Time: 6:00 PM
• 1 Mile Dog Walk Start Time: 6:15 PM

👕 Race Benefits

• Shirts: Moisture Wicking Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 5/04/26.

🏆 Awards

• Overall: Male/Female, Overall Masters (≥ 40 yr) Male/Female
• Age Group: Top 3 Male/Female in age groups: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+
• Categories: Athena (Female ≥ 170 lb), Clydesdale (Male ≥ 210 lb)

⏱️ Race Logistics

• Timing: Computerized Timing provided by T&H Timing with split times at every mile and water stations on the course.
• Restrictions: No strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, or scooters allowed. Handicap equipment is permitted.
• Course: The 5K run is a road course with moderate hills.

📝 Registration Information

• Online Registration: Register on-line at www.Runsignup.com until 8 AM on May 15th.
• Fees: 5K Run (all ages) or 1 Mile Walk Ages 13 & Over $25, Children 12 & Under $15 (1 Mile Walk Only)
• Mail-in Registrations: Must be postmarked before May 1, 2026. Race Day Registration is $35 for Run & Walk.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Early Pick-Up: Available on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM-6 PM at Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN.
• On-Site Pick-Up: Starts at 4:30 PM on Friday.