Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk
- Date
- August 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 1 Mile Dog Walk
From the Organizer
This is event #8 in the Race the Region Racing Series. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RACE THE REGION SERIES.
6:15 - 5K Run Starts
6:20 - 1 Mile Dog Walk Starts
7:15 - Awards
**NEW FOR THIS YEAR - WE WILL BE HOSTING THE RACE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE POP-UP BIERGARTEN. AFTER THE RACE, STAY AND ENJOY A CRAFT BEER AND SOME LIVE MUSIC**
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN ON RACE DAY UNTIL 6:10 PM.
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up will be available Tuesday August 5th and Wednesday, August 6th from 10AM-6PM, and Thursday, August 7th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave. , Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Onsite packet pick up will be available on race day beginning at 5PM
Race starts at 6:15PM Participants must start before 6:20PM. Anyone starting after 6:20PM will be assigned a the gun time for their start and will be subject to disqualification.
"BECAUSE YOUR TRAINING DESERVES A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE” race features include:
Custom Finishers Award
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
Race Premium sizes are guaranteed to those registered by July 20th.
Overall and Age Group Awards may be claimed within 14 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 3400 Calumet, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 14 days all unclaimed awards will be donated or recycled. Participants that do not pick up their race shirt on or before race day are not guaranteed a shirt.
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
82°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Valparaiso Wtr Wks, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valparaiso, IN
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
60
Days to train
- Race
- Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk
- Date
- August 7, 2026
Coming Up
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Valparaiso Extra Mile Youth Running Camp
Youth
Less than a mile away
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Youth
8 miles away
2026 Midwest Region Classic
Less than a mile away
The EXMI One Mile Challenge
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk?
- Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk is a running race held in Valparaiso, Indiana on August 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in Valparaiso, Indiana at 775 N Meridian Road, Valparaiso, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Whisker Run 5K and 1 Mile Dog Walk
Aug 7, 2026