Hoofin' it for Ag 5K

Lace up your running shoes and join us at the fairgrounds for a fun and meaningful 5K race supporting Agricultural Education! Set against the backdrop of open skies, barns, and show arenas, this event brings together runners, walkers, families, and community members to celebrate and invest in the future of agriculture.

🌱 About the Event
The Fairgrounds 5K is a community-centered race designed to raise funds for local agricultural education programs. Proceeds will support:

FFA and 4-H student leadership programs
Classroom resources and hands-on ag science labs
Youth livestock and crop education initiatives

🏃‍♂️ The Course
Participants will enjoy a scenic route winding through the fairgrounds, passing livestock barns, exhibit halls, and open fields. The course is mostly flat, making it perfect for:

Competitive runners aiming for a personal best
Casual joggers
Walkers and families with strollers
Clearly marked pathways and enthusiastic volunteers will guide participants along the route, with water stations positioned to keep everyone energized.

🎉 Race Day Highlights
Timed 5K race with awards for top finishers
Farm-fresh snacks
Music and a lively finish-line celebration

🌽 Why It Matters
Agricultural education shapes the next generation of farmers, scientists, business leaders, and innovators. By participating in this 5K, you’re not just running—you’re investing in hands-on learning opportunities that cultivate leadership, responsibility, and real-world skills.

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come experience a morning of fitness, fellowship, and farm pride. Together, we can help agriculture continue to grow strong for generations to come. 🌾

Join fellow runners on August 1, 2026 for the Hoofin' it for Ag 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Valparaiso.