Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk
About this race
The Valpo Tradition Continues!
Join us for the 48th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,200 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 the 5K run or walk.
Team Competition
Participants are encouraged to form teams! Teams must have at least 4 finishers to be eligible for team award. Winner is determined by computer analysis of the overall place of the top 4 team members. Team members are also eligible for individual awards.
Registration
Register by 8/14 to guarantee a shirt size. No shirt option saves $5.
Register early and save! Fee increases to $40 after 8/17. Same day registration $45.
Packet Pick-Up
- Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 9 - Thu Sep 10 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN
- Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 11th at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Onsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am. Due to the size of this event we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early.
Awards*
Back for 2026 - Valpo Parks is continuing the recognition for the top runners. The male and female winners of the 5-mile race will be crowned champions, each receiving a suite of prestigious prizes:
- Champion crown
- The honor of riding in the Popcorn Fest Parade
- Two complimentary drink tickets for the Popcorn Festival
- A $250 gift card to Extra Mile Fitness Company
Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
*Please note, Popcorn Panic has a non-duplication of awards policy. A participant who finishes in the top overall and masters winners in each event do not qualify to win an individual age group plaque.
Join fellow runners on September 10, 2016 for the Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 8K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Valparaiso.
Pick your distance
Running
5 Mile Run
Pets, skate boards, in-line skates, bike, etc. are prohibited. Wheelchair participants are welcome. Baby strollers are cautiously permitted and if used must start at the rear of the participants. You may run or walk in this run competition. For more race information visit www.valpoparks.org.
5K Walk
This is a competitive walk. The course will be monitored and any participants observed running or jogging will be disqualified. You may NOT run in this walk competition. Pets, skate boards, in-line skates, bike, etc. are prohibited. Wheelchair participants are welcome. Baby strollers are cautiously permitted and if used must start at the rear of the participants. For more race information visit www.valpoparks.org
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Valparaiso in 2016, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Valparaiso
Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk takes place in Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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