Spring Ahead 15k and 5k Runs
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Past event
9:45 AM CDT
Portage, Indiana
$40.00 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs on Sunday, March 10, 2024, in beautiful Portage, Porter! This exciting race event promises a lively atmosphere as participants gear up to sprint through the scenic routes. Runners can choose between two thrilling distances: a competitive 15K starting at 8:30 AM and an invigorating 5K beginning at 8:45 AM.
As part of the Race the Region series, this event is designed to elevate your racing experience with custom finishers medals, chip timing for accurate results, and real-time updates sent directly to your phone. With awards for overall and age group winners, including categories from 10 & under to 75 and up, there's something for everyone! Don’t forget to register early for the best pricing and to guarantee your shirt size. Mark your calendars and spring ahead with us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
As part of the Race the Region series, this event is designed to elevate your racing experience with custom finishers medals, chip timing for accurate results, and real-time updates sent directly to your phone. With awards for overall and age group winners, including categories from 10 & under to 75 and up, there's something for everyone! Don’t forget to register early for the best pricing and to guarantee your shirt size. Mark your calendars and spring ahead with us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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Races
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15k
Incl. T-Shirt
Race the Region Points will be awarded for participants of both races
Entries closed9:30 AM CDT
$40.00
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5k
Incl. T-Shirt
Race the Region points will be awarded for participants of both race
Entries closed9:45 AM CDT
$40.00
Organiser's description
REMEMBER, THE TIME CHANGES THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SPRING AHEAD AND DON'T LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUNNERS WHO DO NOT START AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
HOSTED BY THE PORTAGE YMCA
"Because YOUR training deserves a GREAT racing experience!"
THIS IS A RACE THE REGION EVENT (#3 IN THE SERIES) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERIES
* Custom Finishers Medal
* Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
* Live results via text and email messaging
* All turns will have directional signs
* No processing fee for online signup
5K AND 15K RACE AWARDS:
Overall & Age Group Awards Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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 and up
ENTRY FEE: Early registration fee$30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt. Price increases on March 2nd. Race Day - $40
SHIRT sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 15th
PRE PACKET PICK UP: Will take place on March 8th from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, March 9th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: Onsite packet pick up will be from 7:30-8:30AM Online registration will remain open until the start of the race. Participants wanting to register race morning should register online prior to arriving at the race site.
STARTING TIME FOR EACH RACE IS AS FOLLOWS:
* 15K - The participants in the 15K start together at 8:30 AM. (Participants must start by 8:35AM. Starting the 15K after 8:35 will result in a disqualification)
* 5K - The participants in the 5K will start together at 8:45 AM. (Participants must cross the starting line before 8:50 AM in order to receive a chip start time. Participants starting after 8:50 AM will be assigned the gun time as their starting time)
SPRING AHEAD AND DON'T LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUNNERS WHO DO NOT START AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
HOSTED BY THE PORTAGE YMCA
"Because YOUR training deserves a GREAT racing experience!"
THIS IS A RACE THE REGION EVENT (#3 IN THE SERIES) CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERIES
* Custom Finishers Medal
* Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
* Live results via text and email messaging
* All turns will have directional signs
* No processing fee for online signup
5K AND 15K RACE AWARDS:
Overall & Age Group Awards Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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 and up
ENTRY FEE: Early registration fee$30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt. Price increases on March 2nd. Race Day - $40
SHIRT sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 15th
PRE PACKET PICK UP: Will take place on March 8th from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, March 9th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP: Onsite packet pick up will be from 7:30-8:30AM Online registration will remain open until the start of the race. Participants wanting to register race morning should register online prior to arriving at the race site.
STARTING TIME FOR EACH RACE IS AS FOLLOWS:
* 15K - The participants in the 15K start together at 8:30 AM. (Participants must start by 8:35AM. Starting the 15K after 8:35 will result in a disqualification)
* 5K - The participants in the 5K will start together at 8:45 AM. (Participants must cross the starting line before 8:50 AM in order to receive a chip start time. Participants starting after 8:50 AM will be assigned the gun time as their starting time)
Location
3100 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, 46368, IN, United States
Spring Ahead 15k and 5k Runs
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