Portage Plod 5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Portage, Indiana
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community and fitness at the Portage Plod 5K, taking place on Sunday, May 17, 2026! This vibrant race is part of the popular Race the Region series and will kick off at 8:00 AM CST, starting and finishing at the scenic Founder Square, located at 6300 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, this 5K promises a fun and invigorating experience for all.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this energetic event—early registration is just $30, or $25 without a race shirt until May 8th, after which prices increase. Make sure to grab your packet during pre-packet pick up on May 15th and 16th at Extra Mile Fitness Company in Valparaiso, or arrive early on race day for on-site packet collection. Join us for a fantastic morning of running, camaraderie, and celebration in Portage!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this energetic event—early registration is just $30, or $25 without a race shirt until May 8th, after which prices increase. Make sure to grab your packet during pre-packet pick up on May 15th and 16th at Extra Mile Fitness Company in Valparaiso, or arrive early on race day for on-site packet collection. Join us for a fantastic morning of running, camaraderie, and celebration in Portage!
Organiser's Description
This is a Race the Region event (#5 in the series) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/RaceTheRegion]
Portage Plod 5K
Time: 8:00AM CST
Where: Starts and finishes at Founder Square - 6300 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
Entry Fee: Early registration $30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt. Entry fee goes up to $35 on May 9th. Race day - $40 Race shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before May 8th
Pre Packet Pick Up: This will take place on May 15th and 16th from 10 AM-5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Race Day Packet Pick Up: On-site packet pick up will be available at the race site at 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE START OF THE RACE. PARTICIPANTS THAT WISH TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY SHOULD DO SO ONLINE BEFORE HEADING TO THE RACE SITE.
We are currently planning to have all of the participants start at 8:00 AM. The starting line will remain open for 5 minutes. Participants starting after 8:05 AM will not receive a time.
Portage Plod 5K
Time: 8:00AM CST
Where: Starts and finishes at Founder Square - 6300 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368
Entry Fee: Early registration $30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt. Entry fee goes up to $35 on May 9th. Race day - $40 Race shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before May 8th
Pre Packet Pick Up: This will take place on May 15th and 16th from 10 AM-5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Race Day Packet Pick Up: On-site packet pick up will be available at the race site at 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE DONE ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE START OF THE RACE. PARTICIPANTS THAT WISH TO REGISTER ON RACE DAY SHOULD DO SO ONLINE BEFORE HEADING TO THE RACE SITE.
We are currently planning to have all of the participants start at 8:00 AM. The starting line will remain open for 5 minutes. Participants starting after 8:05 AM will not receive a time.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$30.00
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