Event Information
As part of Valparaiso's annual Popcorn Fest, Valpo Parks is hosting its annual Popcorn races! With three races planned over the first weekend of September, you'll want to get your shoes laced and ready to go soon.
Jr. Kernel Run
Ages 8 - 12 | Friday, September 6
Picking up for Popcorn packet early at Butterfield Pavilion? Pop on over to the Fairgrounds Park walking track for this one lap fun run the night before Popcorn Fest! Participants will run 3/4 mile and receive a t-shirt.
Popcorn Panic
All Ages | Saturday, September 7
Join the 46th running of the Popcorn Panic! A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,000 participants annually, running and walking through our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, you can choose to run the 5 miles or shorten it up with a 5K run or walk.
Lit'l Kernel Puff Run
Ages 2 - 9 | Saturday, September 7
Kids can join in the Popcorn Festival fun with this unique kid-friendly race in Downtown Valparaiso! Kids run 100 - 300 yards; distance varies by age group. Everyone receives a t-shirt and participation ribbon.
Butterfield Family Pavilion
Address:
- Evans and Calumet
- Valparaiso, IN 46383
