Big Fat Greek 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Valparaiso, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Location - St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700N Valparaiso, IN
Start Time – 9:00AM
Race Day registration opens at 7:30AM
Early packet pick available on Oct. 23rd from 10AM – 5:30PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co. 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN
Participants will receive a long sleeve technical running shirt and a $5 voucher for our soup/Greek food sale after the race. Shirt sizes and availability guaranteed if registered before Oct. 10th. Participants can choose to not receive a shirt and save $5.
Entry Fees: Before Oct. 17th - $30, Oct. 17th – Oct. 23rd - $35 Race Day entry fee - $40
Awards
Top 3 overall males and Top 3 Overall females receive a trophy. Top 3 males and Top 3 females in the following age groups will receive medals - 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valparaiso Wtr Wks, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
34,377
as of 2023
City Elevation
746 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Big Fat Greek 5K
Oct 24, 2026