Hoofin' it for Ag 5K

  • Date Sat 1st August 2026
  • Time 7:00AM CDT
  • Location Valparaiso, Indiana
  • Price $22.20
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating "Hoofin' it for Ag 5K" on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, in beautiful Valparaiso, Porter! This vibrant 5K race is more than just a run; it's a celebration of community and a vital fundraiser for agricultural education programs. Set against the picturesque backdrop of fairgrounds filled with open skies, barns, and show arenas, participants will embark on a scenic route that weaves through livestock barns and exhibit halls, making it perfect for competitive runners, casual joggers, and families alike.

Join us for a day filled with excitement, as the timed 5K race offers awards for top finishers, alongside delightful farm-fresh snacks, music, and a lively finish-line celebration. By participating, you’ll not only enjoy a fantastic morning of fitness and fellowship but also contribute to essential initiatives such as FFA and 4-H student leadership programs and hands-on ag science labs. This is your chance to invest in the future of agriculture while having a blast with family and friends. Let’s come together and support the next generation of farmers, scientists, and innovatorsβ€”because together, we can help agriculture continue to flourish for generations to come

Organiser's Description

Lace up your running shoes and join us at the fairgrounds for a fun and meaningful 5K race supporting Agricultural Education! Set against the backdrop of open skies, barns, and show arenas, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members to celebrate and invest in the future of agriculture.

About the Event
The Fairgrounds 5K is a community-centered race designed to raise funds for local agricultural education programs. Proceeds will support:

FFA and 4-H student leadership programs
Classroom resources and hands-on ag science labs
Youth livestock and crop education initiatives

male sign The Course
Participants will enjoy a scenic route winding through the fairgrounds, passing livestock barns, exhibit halls, and open fields. The course is mostly flat, making it perfect for:

Competitive runners aiming for a personal best
Casual joggers
Walkers and families with strollers
Clearly marked pathways and enthusiastic volunteers will guide participants along the route, with water stations positioned to keep everyone energized.

Race Day Highlights
Timed 5K race with awards for top finishers
Farm-fresh snacks
Music and a lively finish-line celebration

Why It Matters
Agricultural education shapes the next generation of farmers, scientists, business leaders, and innovators. By participating in this 5K, youre not just runningyoure investing in hands-on learning opportunities that cultivate leadership, responsibility, and real-world skills.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience a morning of fitness, fellowship, and farm pride. Together, we can help agriculture continue to grow strong for generations to come.

Races

  • Hoofin It for Ag 5K

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 1st August 2026 (7:00AM CDT)

    $22.20

    Must register by 7/23/26 to be guaranteed a shirt!

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Location

217 E Division rd, Valparaiso, 46383, IN, United States

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