Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race is a trail running and running race on March 6, 2027 in Valparaiso, IN, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- March 6, 2027 (150 days to go)
- Location
- 775 Meridian Rd., Valparaiso, IN
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Distance:
3.1 Mile Run / Walk---All Trail
Course: Sunset Hill County Park
775 N Meridian Rd, Valparaiso
Challenging wooded trail run with rolling hills, unpredictable weather, and fun times!
Amenities:
One water station, Digital clock at the finish, Large amount of real food for refreshments!!! Age group and overall awards.
Age group categories:
Male / Female: 0-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
T-shirts guaranteed to all competitors registered before February 22. Race shirts for those registering on or after February 22, and on race day, will be first come first served. Race awards to both overall male and female winners. First three finishers in each age group (male/female) will receive awards.
$25.00 No Shirt Option (no xyz discount)
$30.00 BEFORE February 22, 2027
$35.00 On or After February 22 (online only)
$35.00 Day of Race
$2.00 Discount for XYZ participants
Police / Fire / Criminal Justice Challenge:
In addition to the open race, there will be a Police/ Fire/ Criminal Justice Challenge. The Challenge takes the top three finishers from their department, combines their finishing places, and uses the total to compete against other departments. Winning department receives bragging rights and a traveling trophy. This also applies to the High School Criminal Justice Programs in Indiana that will be competing against each other. Departments eligible include any department related to Police, Fire and Public
Service. (Final determination of qualification goes to the Race Director, runners must work for or be retired from the department they represent.)
Amenities: One water station, Age group and overall awards. Large amount of real food for refreshments!!!
Early packet pick up available at The Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. Valparaiso, IN on Friday, March 5th.
Race day packet pick-up at the race site will open at 7:30AM
For questions and information contact:
www.portercountysheriff.com/foot-pursuit-5k
or
DDjokic@porterco-ps.org
Events
Typical Conditions
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
44°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valparaiso Wtr Wks, 3 mi from the venue.
About Valparaiso, IN
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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
150
Days to train
- Race
- Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
- Date
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- 775 Meridian Rd., Valparaiso, IN
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
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Running
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Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
Mar 6, 2027