Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race

Race Information

• Date: March 7, 2026
• Location: Sunset Hill County Park, 775 N Meridian Rd, Valparaiso, IN
• Distance: 3.1 Mile Run / Walk - All Trail
• Course: Challenging wooded trail run with rolling hills, unpredictable weather, and fun times!

Amenities

• Water Station: One water station available
• Finish Line: Digital clock at the finish
• Refreshments: Large amount of real food for refreshments!
• Awards: Age group and overall awards

Age Group Categories

• Male / Female: 0-11
• Male / Female: 12-14
• Male / Female: 15-19
• Male / Female: 20-24
• Male / Female: 25-29

• Male / Female: 30-34
• Male / Female: 35-39
• Male / Female: 40-44
• Male / Female: 45-49
• Male / Female: 50-54

• Male / Female: 55-59
• Male / Female: 60-64
• Male / Female: 65-69
• Male / Female: 70+

Registration Details

• Early Registration: $30.00 BEFORE February 23, 2026
• On or After February 23: $35.00 (online only)
• Day of Race: $35.00
• No Shirt Option: $25.00 (no xyz discount)
• Discount: $2.00 Discount for XYZ participants

Police / Fire / Criminal Justice Challenge

• Challenge Overview: Takes the top three finishers from their department
• Scoring: Combines finishing places to compete against other departments
• Awards: Winning department receives bragging rights and a traveling trophy
• Eligibility: Includes any department related to Police, Fire, and Public Service

Packet Pick-Up

• Early Pick-Up: Available at The Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, IN on March 6th
• Race Day Pick-Up: Opens at 7:30 AM at the race site

Contact Information

• Website: www.portercountysheriff.com/foot-pursuit-5k
• Email: DDjokic@porterco-ps.org

Race Sign-Up

• Registration Link: Sign Up Here