Upcoming Races in Valparaiso

Endurance Grid lists 5 races in Valparaiso, Indiana, from October 2026 to August 2027.

5
Races
2
Sports

Racing in Valparaiso

The Valparaiso race calendar is busiest in March, April, and August. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running and Trail Running — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K.

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

October 2026 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in October.
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

March 2027 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in March.
Mar
6
Sat
Trail RunningRunning
Foot Pursuit 5K Trail Race
775 Meridian Rd., Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 27°·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

August 2027 Valparaiso, Indiana Races

1 upcoming race in Valparaiso, Indiana in August.
Aug
22
Sun
Running
Four Corners Wine Run 5k
Four Corners Winery, Valparaiso, IN
5K
Avg 81° / 61°·746 ft city elevation

Races near Valparaiso

Nov
26
Thu
Running
26th Annual Turkey Trot - Portage Township YMCA
8 miles away3100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN
1K · 5K
Avg 44° / 30°·625 ft city elevation
Oct
10
Sun
Running
Patrol the Pavement 5K
8 miles away2500 SPC Roy Buckley Way, Portage, IN
1K · 5K
Avg 67° / 49°·625 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Running
Duneland Half Marathon and 5K
9 miles away1415 S. 23rd St., Chesterton, IN
5K · Half Marathon
Avg 58° / 42°·626 ft city elevation
Dec
13
Sun
Running
Festivus 5K Run
10 miles away101 Broadway, Chesterton, IN
1K · 5K
Avg 38° / 25°·626 ft city elevation
Sep
12
Sun
Obstacle Course
Leon's Heroes Obstacle Course Race - Indiana Dunes National Park
12 miles awayWest Beach location: 376 N. County Line Rd., Gary, IN
Avg 75° / 58°·610 ft city elevation
Oct
24
Sat
RunningTrail Running
Run for Your Life Race at Robinson Lake - 5K and Haunted Fun Walk/Run
13 miles away5240 S Liverpool Rd, Hobart, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 60° / 42°·624 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Hocus Pocus 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
15 miles awayLake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
5K
Avg 57° / 36°·717 ft city elevation
Nov
26
Thu
Running
Flying Turkey 5K/2K Run/Walk
15 miles awayLake Co. Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
5K
Avg 44° / 26°·717 ft city elevation
Dec
19
Sat
Running
Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
15 miles awayFirst United Methodist Hall, Crown Point, IN
5K
Avg 36° / 20°·717 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
Donut Dash 10K/5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
15 miles awaySt. Matthias Hall, Crown Point, IN
5K · 10K
Avg 37° / 19°·717 ft city elevation
Mar
17
Wed
Running
St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler
15 miles awaySt. Matthias Hall, Crown Point, IN
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 48° / 28°·717 ft city elevation
Jun
12
Sat
Running
Wine & Glow 5K/2K | Hometown Happenings
15 miles awayLake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
5K
Avg 80° / 58°·717 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Valparaiso, Indiana?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 5 upcoming races in Valparaiso, Indiana, spanning 2 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso hosts running and trail 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 March and April.
What race distances can you find in Valparaiso?
Upcoming races in Valparaiso cover distances including 5K.
What other cities near Valparaiso have races?
Nearby race cities include Crown Point.