Popcorn Panic 5-mile Run & 5k Run/Walk

Popcorn Panic 5-mile Run & 5k Run/Walk

Event Information

2:05pm - 2:05pm

Join the 41st running of the Popcorn Panic, a community tradition of four decades. The event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as an individual, you can choose to run 5 miles or participate in the 5K Run/Walk. All ages are welcome!

Race Details:

  • Ages: All ages welcome
  • Date: Saturday, September 7
  • Time: 5 mile: 7:20 a.m.; 5k: 7:30 a.m.
  • Location: Downtown Valparaiso - Washington St. and Lincolnway
  • Fees: Register by August 7 for $30
  • Team Fee: $10

Early packet pick up & walk-in registrations will be available on Wednesday, September 4th and Thursday, September 5th from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Extra Mile Fitness Company (1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN) and on Friday, September 6th at the Butterfield Family Pavilion located at the corner of Calumet & Evans in Valparaiso, IN from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Our continued goal is to make this the best event in which you’ve ever participated. You can expect some long straight runs, turns, and a few hills. The course is monitored to prevent vehicle obstruction during the race. However, it isn’t guaranteed, and for your safety, please watch for vehicles during the races. The course map is posted race day. Live musicians perform at various areas along the course and computerized race results are available. For more information on how to sign-up, click here. For additional information about the race, click here.

Downtown Valparaiso

Address:

  • Lincolnway
  • Valparaiso, IN 46383

Valparaiso Parks Department

3210 N Campbell Street
Valparaiso, IN 46385
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