Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
- Date Sat 6th March 2027
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Valparaiso, Indiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at the scenic Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso, Porter. This exhilarating 3.1-mile run/walk features a challenging all-trail course that winds through beautiful wooded areas with rolling hills, perfect for both seasoned athletes and casual walkers looking for a fun outdoor experience. Participants can enjoy amenities like a water station, a digital clock at the finish line, and a delightful selection of real food for post-race refreshments!
Compete for glory with age group awards for both male and female runners across various categories, including 0-11, 12-14, 15-19, and up to 70+. The event also features a unique Police/Fire/Criminal Justice Challenge, where teams from different departments will vie for bragging rights and a traveling trophy. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy the great outdoors, and celebrate fitness! Be sure to register early to guarantee your race shirt and secure your spot in this thrilling event.
Compete for glory with age group awards for both male and female runners across various categories, including 0-11, 12-14, 15-19, and up to 70+. The event also features a unique Police/Fire/Criminal Justice Challenge, where teams from different departments will vie for bragging rights and a traveling trophy. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy the great outdoors, and celebrate fitness! Be sure to register early to guarantee your race shirt and secure your spot in this thrilling event.
Organiser's Description
Distance:
3.1 Mile Run / Walk---All Trail
Course: Sunset Hill County Park
775 N Meridian Rd, Valparaiso
Challenging wooded trail run with rolling hills, unpredictable weather, and fun times!
Amenities:
One water station, Digital clock at the finish, Large amount of real food for refreshments!!! Age group and overall awards.
Age group categories:
Male / Female: 0-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
T-shirts guaranteed to all competitors registered before February 22. Race shirts for those registering on or after February 22, and on race day, will be first come first served. Race awards to both overall male and female winners. First three finishers in each age group (male/female) will receive awards.
$25.00 No Shirt Option (no xyz discount)
$30.00 BEFORE February 22, 2027
$35.00 On or After February 22 (online only)
$35.00 Day of Race
$2.00 Discount for XYZ participants
Police / Fire / Criminal Justice Challenge:
In addition to the open race, there will be a Police/ Fire/ Criminal Justice Challenge. The Challenge takes the top three finishers from their department, combines their finishing places, and uses the total to compete against other departments. Winning department receives bragging rights and a traveling trophy. This also applies to the High School Criminal Justice Programs in Indiana that will be competing against each other. Departments eligible include any department related to Police, Fire and Public
Service. (Final determination of qualification goes to the Race Director, runners must work for or be retired from the department they represent.)
Amenities: One water station, Age group and overall awards. Large amount of real food for refreshments!!!
Early packet pick up available at The Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, IN on Friday, March 5th.
Race day packet pick-up at the race site will open at 7:30AM
For questions and information contact:
www.portercountysheriff.com/foot-pursuit-5k
or
DDjokic@porterco-ps.org
3.1 Mile Run / Walk---All Trail
Course: Sunset Hill County Park
775 N Meridian Rd, Valparaiso
Challenging wooded trail run with rolling hills, unpredictable weather, and fun times!
Amenities:
One water station, Digital clock at the finish, Large amount of real food for refreshments!!! Age group and overall awards.
Age group categories:
Male / Female: 0-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
T-shirts guaranteed to all competitors registered before February 22. Race shirts for those registering on or after February 22, and on race day, will be first come first served. Race awards to both overall male and female winners. First three finishers in each age group (male/female) will receive awards.
$25.00 No Shirt Option (no xyz discount)
$30.00 BEFORE February 22, 2027
$35.00 On or After February 22 (online only)
$35.00 Day of Race
$2.00 Discount for XYZ participants
Police / Fire / Criminal Justice Challenge:
In addition to the open race, there will be a Police/ Fire/ Criminal Justice Challenge. The Challenge takes the top three finishers from their department, combines their finishing places, and uses the total to compete against other departments. Winning department receives bragging rights and a traveling trophy. This also applies to the High School Criminal Justice Programs in Indiana that will be competing against each other. Departments eligible include any department related to Police, Fire and Public
Service. (Final determination of qualification goes to the Race Director, runners must work for or be retired from the department they represent.)
Amenities: One water station, Age group and overall awards. Large amount of real food for refreshments!!!
Early packet pick up available at The Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, IN on Friday, March 5th.
Race day packet pick-up at the race site will open at 7:30AM
For questions and information contact:
www.portercountysheriff.com/foot-pursuit-5k
or
DDjokic@porterco-ps.org
Races
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Foot Pursuit 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th March 2027 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
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