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Big Fat Greek 5K

Big Fat Greek 5K

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Oct 24, 2026
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About this race

Location - St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700N Valparaiso, IN

Start Time – 9:00AM

Race Day registration opens at 7:30AM

Early packet pick available on Oct. 23rd from 10AM – 5:30PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co. 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN

Participants will receive a long sleeve technical running shirt and a $5 voucher for our soup/Greek food sale after the race.  Shirt sizes and availability guaranteed if registered before Oct. 10th.  Participants can choose to not receive a shirt and save $5.

Entry Fees:  Before Oct. 17th - $30, Oct. 17th – Oct. 23rd - $35   Race Day entry fee - $40 

Awards

Top 3 overall males and Top 3 Overall females receive a trophy.  Top 3 males and Top 3 females in the following age groups will receive medals - 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Join fellow runners on October 24, 2026 for the Big Fat Greek 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Valparaiso.

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Big Fat Greek 5K

Oct 24, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
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Weather Overview

These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for October in Valparaiso.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 4.1° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 16.3°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 0.2° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.3°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Valparaiso

Big Fat Greek 5K takes place in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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