2024 Valparaiso Turkey Trot

🦃 Valparaiso Turkey Trot Overview

A holiday tradition since 2003, the Valparaiso Turkey Trot brings together families and friends from Indiana and beyond to kick off Thanksgiving Day. The race includes a 5K Walk/Run through the streets of Valparaiso, Indiana. Hosted by the Porter-Starke Services Foundation, event proceeds benefit behavioral and physical healthcare programs and services in Northwest Indiana.

📅 Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Monday, November 25, 2024, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Location: Extra Mile Fitness Company - 3400 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
• Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Location: Extra Mile Fitness Company - 3400 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
• Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  Location: Extra Mile Fitness Company - 3400 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383

🚫 No Race Day Packet Pick-Up

🏁 Race Day Schedule - November 28, 2024

The 2024 Valparaiso Turkey Trot is being held completely outside. There will be no access to the Valparaiso High School or Fieldhouse on race day morning.

• 7:45 am: Road Closures Begin (Campbell St. directly in front of Valparaiso High School will close at 6:30 am)
• 8:00 am: 5K Race Starts
• 9:30 am: Roads open to traffic (Exception: Campbell Street in front of Valparaiso High School which will remain closed until 10AM)

🚧 Road Closures

• 6:30 am ROAD CLOSURE: Campbell Street from Vale Park Road intersection to Valparaiso High School SOUTH Entrance - 6:30 am to 10:00 am
• 7:45 am ROAD CLOSURES:
  • Campbell Street from Vale Park Road to John Glenn Dr. - reopens at 10:00 am
  • Vale Park Road from Calumet Avenue to Campbell Street - reopens at 9:30 am
  • Cumberland Drive from Bullseye Lake Road to Wall Street - reopens at 9:30 am
  • Valparaiso Street from Bullseye Lake Road to Wall Street - reopens at 9:30 am

🅿️ Parking

Valparaiso High School (event location) - Limited access (see Road Closures above). Post-event, you must exit VHS using the North entrance at Vale Park Rd. Turn left/WEST, and continue through Keystone Commons Subdivision.

• Dyke's Funeral Home: 2305 N Campbell St. (0.1 Miles)
• First Baptist Church: 2205 N. Campbell St. (0.2 Miles)
• Cook's Corner Elementary: 358 Bullseye Lake Rd. (0.6 Miles)
• Growing Kids Academy: 3400 N. Campbell (0.3 Miles)

No shuttle buses this year. Parking will be available within walking distance of race start. Please plan ahead.

🏅 Awards & Medals

All registered participants will receive a custom 2024 Valparaiso Turkey Trot Finisher Medal.

There will be awards for Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary and Overall Masters Male/Female/Non-Binary. Age groups are listed below:

Age Groups (1st through 3rd place will be awarded): 0-8, 9-12, 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+

❓ 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. Regardless of your place in the corral, no worries! Your race time is measured by chip, which activates when you cross the start line.
• Are Dogs Allowed? No, dogs are not allowed with runners/walkers on the 5K course. For the safety of all participants, please leave all four-legged friends at home.
• Can someone else pick up my packet? Yes! If you are unable to pick up your packet, you may have someone pick up your packet on your behalf. Please provide them with your confirmation email that includes the QR code to avoid any issues during packet pick up.

For more information, visit the Valparaiso Turkey Trot website.