Valentine's 5K

Event Overview

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Race Details

• Event: VALENTINE'S 5K RUN/WALK
• Date: 2026-02-08
• Time: 9:00 CST
• Location: Valparaiso High School, 2727 North Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Course Information

• Starting Point: Valparaiso High School
• Scenery: Scenic neighborhood of Forest Park
• Terrain: Includes a few rolling hills
• Distance: 5K

Entry Fee

• Early Registration: $30 (no additional processing fee), $25 without a shirt
• Fee Increase: $35 on January 20th
• Race Day Fee: $40
• Shirt Availability: Guaranteed only if registered before January 15th

Packet Pick-Up

• Pre Packet Pick Up: February 6th 10 AM-6 PM, February 7th 10 AM-5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: Available at the race site from 8 AM - 9 AM
• Registration: All registration will be done online
• Online Registration: Will remain open until the start of the race

Race Start Information

• Starting Time: All participants will start at 9:00 AM
• Starting Line: Open for 5 minutes
• Late Participants: Those starting after 9:05 will not receive a time