Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk
Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IndianaSat 7th September 2024
2 races
Organiser's Description
The Valpo Tradition Continues!
Join us for the 46th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, you can choose to run the 5 miles or the 5K run or walk.
Team Competition
Participants are encouraged to form teams! Teams must have at least 4 finishers to be eligible for team award. Winner is determined by computer analysis of the overall place of the top 4 team members. Team members are also eligible for individual awards.
Registration
Register by 8/11 to guarantee a shirt size. No shirt option saves $5. Register early and save! Fee increases to $38 after 8/13. Same day registration $43.
Walk-in registrations accepted at Extra Mile Fitness on Sep 4 and 5 during open hours.
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 4 - Thu Sep 5 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, INPre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 6 at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pmOnsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am. Due to the size of this event we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early.
Awards*
Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*Please note, Popcorn Panic has a non-duplication of awards policy. A participant who finishes in the top overall and masters winners in each event do not qualify to win an individual age group plaque.
Join us for the 46th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, you can choose to run the 5 miles or the 5K run or walk.
Team Competition
Participants are encouraged to form teams! Teams must have at least 4 finishers to be eligible for team award. Winner is determined by computer analysis of the overall place of the top 4 team members. Team members are also eligible for individual awards.
Registration
Register by 8/11 to guarantee a shirt size. No shirt option saves $5. Register early and save! Fee increases to $38 after 8/13. Same day registration $43.
Walk-in registrations accepted at Extra Mile Fitness on Sep 4 and 5 during open hours.
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 4 - Thu Sep 5 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, INPre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 6 at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pmOnsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am. Due to the size of this event we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early.
Awards*
Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*Please note, Popcorn Panic has a non-duplication of awards policy. A participant who finishes in the top overall and masters winners in each event do not qualify to win an individual age group plaque.
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