Portage Plod 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

This is a Race the Region event (#5 in the series) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES

📅 Event Details

• Date: 2026-05-17
• Time: 8:00AM CST
• Location: Starts and finishes at Founder Square - 6300 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368

💵 Entry Information

• Entry Fee: Early registration —$30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt.
• Price Increase: Entry fee goes up to $35 on May 9th.
• Race Day Fee: $40
• Shirt Availability: Race shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before May 8th.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Pre Packet Pick Up: This will take place on May 15th and 16th from 10 AM-5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
• Race Day Packet Pick Up: On-site packet pick up will be available at the race site at 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM.

🖥️ Registration

• Online Registration: ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE.
• Registration Deadline: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE START OF THE RACE.
• Day-of Registration: PARTICIPANTS THAT WISH TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY SHOULD DO SO ONLINE BEFORE HEADING TO THE RACE SITE.

⏰ Starting Information

• Start Time: We are currently planning to have all of the participants start at 8:00 AM.
• Starting Line: The starting line will remain open for 5 minutes.
• Time Eligibility: Participants starting after 8:05 AM will not receive a time.

🔗 More Information

For additional details and to register, visit the race page: Portage Plod 5K.