
From the Organizer
Ages 5 -13
All abilities are welcome!
Camp Dates:
TUESDAYS
June 9
June 16
June 23
July 7
AND RACE DAY: One Mile Challenge July 11th.
Practices are 6:00-7:00 pm - arrive early for check-in at 5:45pm
Location:
Sunset Hill Farm County Park - 775 Meridian Rd #8507, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Our 4-week Youth Running Camp introduces youth to running in a safe and fun environment. These camps are a grassroots program, designed to break down barriers and ensure every child has the opportunity to participate. Additionally, we give back by supporting local middle and high school Cross Country programs, donating proceeds from the One Mile Challenge. This event introduces over 500 youth to running and cross country, fostering a positive experience that we hope will inspire a lifelong love for the sport.
Campers will have 4 weeks of training practices and will compete in the Extra Mile One Mile Challenge Race on Saturday, July 11.
Parent/Information meeting:
Tuesday June 9, (day 1 of camp)
Check in will start at 5:30pm, followed by a 10-15 min parent meeting.
Sunset Hill Farm County Park 775 Meridian Rd #8507, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Tuesday, 6/9
High
84°
Low
72°
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Race Day 2
Wednesday, 6/10
High
87°
Low
71°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Thursday, 6/11
High
88°
Low
63°
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 4
Friday, 6/12
High
84°
Low
63°
Chance rain showers then mostly sunny
Race Day 5
Saturday, 6/13
High
86°
Low
63°
Slight chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Host City
Population
34,377
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Valparaiso Extra Mile Youth Running Camp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Day to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Valparaiso Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
Jun 9, 2026