Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Valparaiso, Indiana
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the beautiful Sunset Hill County Park, located at 775 N Meridian Rd, Valparaiso, Porter. This exciting event features a challenging 3.1-mile trail run/walk that winds through picturesque wooded landscapes with rolling hills, ensuring a fun and unpredictable experience for all participants.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, with age group categories for everyone from kids to seniors. Participants can look forward to a range of amenities, including a water station, a digital clock at the finish line, and a delectable spread of real food for refreshments! Don’t miss the chance to earn awards as the top three finishers in each age group and the overall male and female winners will be recognized. Plus, there’s a special Police/Fire/Criminal Justice Challenge, adding a competitive edge among local departments and schools. Secure your spot early to guarantee a race shirt and join us for a day filled with excitement and community spirit!
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome, with age group categories for everyone from kids to seniors. Participants can look forward to a range of amenities, including a water station, a digital clock at the finish line, and a delectable spread of real food for refreshments! Don’t miss the chance to earn awards as the top three finishers in each age group and the overall male and female winners will be recognized. Plus, there’s a special Police/Fire/Criminal Justice Challenge, adding a competitive edge among local departments and schools. Secure your spot early to guarantee a race shirt and join us for a day filled with excitement and community spirit!
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 23. Race shirts for those registering on or after February 23, 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 23, 2026
$35.00 On or After February 23 (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 6th.
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
[email protected]
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 23. Race shirts for those registering on or after February 23, 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 23, 2026
$35.00 On or After February 23 (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 6th.
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
[email protected]
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