Saturday, October 25th, 2025
10:00AM (CST) (5K Run) & 10:05AM (CST) (1 Mile Dog Walk)
Valparaiso Fire Station #2
2605 Cumberland Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Register online until 2PM (CST) October 24th.
https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Valparaiso/ValpoFire5k
On site race day packet pick up begins Sunday, October 25th at 8:45AM
Awards presented to the top overall male and female and to the top male and female in each age group: 14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & over.
Computerized Timing provided by Tempo Run Timing.
A water station will be located on the course.
After run/walk food catered by *TBD*
Dalmatian printed bandanas given to each dog!
Fire Trucks and Ambulances available for tours!
No strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, or scooters allowed. Handicap equipment is permitted.
For the 5K, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 10/12/25. On and after this date, supplies are limited.
Proceeds to benefit Supporting Heroes Inc., Local 1124 fundraising account, and the Valparaiso Fire Department Honor Guard. Supporting Heroes assists the families of first responders in a tri-state area (Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri) that lost their lives in the line of duty. They support them both financially and emotionally. For more information on Supporting Heroes, follow the link:
https://www.supportingheroes.org/
Also check out other Sports events in Valparaiso, Workshops in Valparaiso, Nonprofit events in Valparaiso.