Upcoming Races in Valparaiso

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Valparaiso, Indiana, from September 2026 to April 2027.

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Races
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Sport

The race calendar

Racing in Valparaiso

The Valparaiso race calendar is busiest in October, April, and September. Every race here is a running event, so there's usually one near you. You'll see distances like 5K and 8K / 5 Mile.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

34,377

as of 2023

City Elevation

746 ft

Nearest Airport

GYY

Gary/Chicago International Airport

Time Zone

Central Time

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Races in Valparaiso, IN

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5 races in Valparaiso

September 2026 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in September.
Sep
12
Sat
Running
Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk
63 Lafayette Street, Valparaiso, IN
5K · 8K / 5 Mile
Avg 77° / 56°·746 ft city elevation

October 2026 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

2 upcoming races in Valparaiso, Indiana in October.
Oct
3
Sat
Running
Creekside Trails Race 5k & Team 30k Hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124
2551 Clifford Rd., Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 69° / 48°·746 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
Running
Big Fat Greek 5K
36 W. 700N, Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 60° / 42°·746 ft city elevation

November 2026 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
2026 Valparaiso Turkey Trot
2727 N. Campbell St, Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 30°·746 ft city elevation

April 2027 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in April.
Apr
3
Sat
Running
VALPARAISO YMCA // RINGING IN SPRING 5K
1201 Cumberland Crossing, Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 55° / 34°·746 ft city elevation

Just Outside Valparaiso

Races near Valparaiso

26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA
Thu, Nov 26
3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
8 mi away
Patrol the Pavement 5K
Sun, Oct 4
2500 SPC Roy Buckley Way, Portage, IN
8 mi away
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
Sun, Oct 25
1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN
9 mi away
Festivus 5K Run
Sun, Dec 13
101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN
10 mi away
Scarecrow Stampede
Sat, Sep 26
309 School Dr., Wanatah, IN
10 mi away
CKF's 5K for Life
Sat, Sep 19
Coffee Creek Preserve, Chesterton, IN
10 mi away
Field Station Frenzy Trail Run & Walk 5K
Sun, Oct 4
Chellberg Farm, Indiana Dunes National Park, 709 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN
11 mi away
Leon's Heroes Obstacle Course Race - Indiana Dunes National Park
Sun, Sep 13
West Beach location: 376 N. County Line Rd., Gary, IN
12 mi away
Race the Sunset 5k
Sun, Sep 20
1600 N 25 E Rooftop, Chesterton, IN
13 mi away
Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Walk/Run
Sat, Oct 24
5240 S Liverpool Rd, Hobart, IN
13 mi away
Washington Street Church of God Annual Family Fun Walk/Run & Health Fair
Sat, Sep 19
1 N Grand Blvd, Gary, IN
13 mi away
9/11 Stair Climb/1 Mile Walk
Fri, Sep 11
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Pont, IN
15 mi away

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Valparaiso, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Valparaiso, Indiana, spanning 1 sport.
What kinds of races are held in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso hosts running races.
Is there a race season in Valparaiso?
Races in Valparaiso run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and April.
What race distances can you find in Valparaiso?
Upcoming races in Valparaiso cover distances including 5K and 8K / 5 Mile.