29th Annual Saint Paul 5k Spirit Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids Dash

Saturday, April 12, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

Valparaiso, Indiana

$11.60–$39.16 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 29th Annual Saint Paul 5K Spirit Run/Walk and 1/2 Mile Kids Dash on Saturday, April 12, 2025! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Valparaiso, Porter, this spirited event invites participants of all ages to join in the excitement. The race kicks off with the Kids Dash at 9:00 AM, followed by the 5K race starting at 9:15 AM.

The scenic course will take runners up Old Oak and through the picturesque backroads of Manchester Meadows, looping back to the starting line for a rewarding finish. Each participant's time will be recorded as they cross the start line, and real-time updates on finishing times will be available online at www.thtiming.com throughout the race. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate fitness and community while honoring our veterans with special discounts available upon request. Be sure to register early to guarantee your race T-shirt and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration!

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt

9:15 AM CDT

$39.16

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1/2 mile Kids Dash

Incl. $1.60 Fee

This event is non-competitive and not timed or scored

9:00 AM CDT

$11.60

Entries closed
5k Clydesdale / Athena Division

Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt

Entrants that choose to participate in this division are not eligible for overall or age group awards

9:15 AM CDT

$39.16

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Organiser's description

The course will take you up Old Oak through the backroads of Manchester Meadows and loop back to the start line. The children's half mile race will begin at 9am with the 5k race beginning shortly after at 9:15am.

Each participants start time will be recorded as they cross the starting line. As participants finish, they will receive a text message and/or email with their finishing time. A list of overall finishing times for all competitors will be continually updated at www.thtiming.com while the race is in progress.

Race day registration and packet pick up:

Packet Pick up will be available Friday April 11th 10:00am -5:30pm at Extra Mile (3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383), and prior to the race beginning at 7:30am at the school. Online registration will remain open until 8:30am the day of the race. Participants wishing to register on race morning should do so online at home before heading to the race site or on their personal device at the race site. In Honor of Veterans who have served our country, a discount code will be provided upon request to the race director.

T-Shirts will be guaranteed for all who register prior to March 13th. Race T-Shirts will then be provided until supplies run out.

AWARDS:

Overall Top Male and Female

Masters Male and Female

Clydesdale and Athena top three in each

Age Groups: awards for top three male and female finishers

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