2026 Valentine's 5K
(2nd Race in Race the Region - join to save $1 off)
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Early Race Registration (Before 1/19/2026):
- $25 without a shirt
- $30 with a shirt
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Registration (On 1/20/2026 thru 2/7/2026):
- $30 without a shirt
- $35 with a shirt
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Shirt Size Guaranteed:
- Sized guaranteed if registered by January 20, 2026
- Race Day Registration
- $35 without a shirt
- $40 with a shirt (only what is available - no size guarantee)
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Shirt Size Guaranteed:
- Sized guaranteed if registered by January 20, 2026
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Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up:
- from Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Friday, February 6 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday, February 7 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration:
- Opens at 8:00AM on race day at
Be sure to check out the Race the Region Series!
Valentine's 5K Race Highlights:
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Community & Celebration: Meet fellow runners and walkers to celebrate New Year's Day with a fun, welcoming crowd!
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Benefits: Valparaiso High School Girls Cross Country Team.
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Post-Race Party: After the run, enjoy refreshments, camaraderie, and a dose of New Year’s cheer.
Support the Valparaiso High School Boys Cross Country Program!
Your generous donation goes directly to support the Valparaiso High School Boys Cross Country team, helping to offset essential program costs and provide resources that contribute to our athletes' success. Every contribution helps us fund equipment, travel expenses, training materials, and more, ensuring that our team has everything needed to perform at their best.
🏅 Donate today and make a difference in the lives of these hardworking athletes!
Race the Region & Awards
Race the Region
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12 events • 1 per month
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Run, run/walk, or walk — everyone is welcome
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Join individual races or become a Club Member for extra perks
🏅 Complete 8 races + Join Race the Region (Individual: $10/Family: $25) - to earn the series reward - (one of the following hoody, zip up fleece or crew neck).
Club Membership
Membership Dates:
December 30 – December 30 (following year)
Cost:
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Individual: $10/Family: $25
Member Perks:
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$1 off all Race the Region events
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$10 off full-price footwear at Extra Mile Fitness Company
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Buy 5, Get 1 Free on all nutrition
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Access to Extra Mile Fitness Company Run Club meetups
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Special participant discounts throughout the year
Why Join the Race the Region Series?
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Motivation All Year: Race the Region offers one event every month to keep you on track, energized, and working toward your goals throughout the year.
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Race Series: Everyone is eligible to enter the race series which recognizes the top age group winners at the end of the year.
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Race-Day Perks: Every race features professionally marked courses, accurate timing, unique finisher’s medals, and age-group awards.
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End-of-Year Rewards: Run 8 out of the 12 events in 2025, and you’ll earn an exclusive, commemorative hoodie, crew, or fleece to celebrate your commitment!
Because Your Training Deserves a Great Racing Experience
Event Features:
- Computerized Timing provided by T&H Timing.
- Custom Finishers Medal
- Timing Mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
- Live Results via text and email messaging
- Directional Signs at all turns
- No Processing Fee for Online Sign-Up
Awards:
Awards will be presented to:
- Top Overall Male and Female Finishers
- Top Male and Female Masters
- Top Three Finishers in Each Age Group:
10 & Under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-75, 75+
- No Dogs, Strollers, Bicycles, In-line Skates, Scooters, or Wheeled Vehicles allowed on the course
Important Note:
Unclaimed Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days, all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants who do not pick up their race merchandise on or before race day are not guaranteed their race giveaways.
**Take note**: The race course will remain open for competition for 1hour and 15 minutes from the official start of the race. After this time the race competition will conclude all course support will end.
Course Map
Valparaiso High School
