Patrol the Pavement 5K
Patrol the Pavement 5K is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Portage, IN, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2nd Annual Patrol the Pavement 5k!
Hit the pavement in support of the Portage FOP.
This year we have included the 1k Deputy Run for kids 12 and under to participate in the fun.
We are proud to welcome Travelin Tom's Coffee, J.J's pizza, and more for runners to enjoy after the race.
Limited Edition Challenge Coins and T-Shirts will be for purchase before and after the race.
A Portage PD K9 officer will be present doing demonstrations for participants and race spectators.
More info to come as we approach race day!
Events
Weather
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
67°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Indiana Dunes Nl, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portage, IN
Population
37,951
as of 2023
City Elevation
625 ft
Nearest Airport
GYY
Gary/Chicago International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 33 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Patrol the Pavement 5K
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Patrol the Pavement 5K
Oct 4, 2026