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Valpo Police K-9 Unit 5K9 Run & 1 Mile Dog Walk

Fri, May 15, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT

Location
Valparaiso, IN
Central Park Plaza, 63 Lafayette Street, 46383
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Support the Valpo Police K-9 Unit with a spirited 5K run or a delightful 1-mile dog walk on a moderately hilly road course.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, cause-driven runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

This event offers a unique opportunity to run a 5K or enjoy a 1-mile walk with your dog, all while supporting the Valpo Police K-9 Unit. Runners can look forward to a moderately hilly road course with computerized timing and mile splits, competing for awards across many age groups, including Athena and Clydesdale categories. Pre-registered participants receive a moisture-wicking shirt. It's a wonderful way to engage with the community and celebrate our K-9 heroes.

What to expect

  • Join a community event supporting the Valpo Police K-9 Unit.
  • Enjoy a 5K run on a moderately hilly road course or a 1-mile dog walk.
  • Benefit from computerized timing, mile splits, and water stations.

Standout details

  • 1 Mile Dog Walk option
  • Supports Valpo Police K-9 Unit
  • Awards for many age groups
  • Moisture-wicking shirts for early registrants

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Fri, May 15, 6:15 PM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes May 15, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

  • 5K

    Fri, May 15, 6:00 PM CDT · From $32.80

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes May 15, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

The course

  • Rolling
  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Friday, May 15, 2026 Central Park Plaza (Valparaiso, IN)

6:00PM (5K Run) 6:15PM (1 Mile Dog Walk)

Moisture Wicking Shirts are guaranteed to all preregistered runners and walkers before 5/04/26.

Awards:

Overall Male/Female, Overall Masters ( ≥ 40 yr) Male/Female, Top 3 Male/Female in the following age groups: 0-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+ Athena (Female ≥ 170 lb), Clydesdale (Male ≥ 210 lb)

Computerized Timing provided by T&H Timing. Split times at every mile and water stations on the course. No strollers, bicycles, in-line skates, or scooters allowed. Handicap equipment is permitted.

The 5K run is a road course with moderate hills.

Register on-line at www.Runsignup.com until 8AM on May 15th.

5K Run (all ages) or 1 Mile Walk Ages 13 & Over $30 Children 12 & Under $20 (1 Mile Walk Only)

All mail-in registrations must be postmarked before May 1, 2026 Race Day Registration is $35 Run & Walk

Early packet pick-up will be avalible on Wednesday and Thursday from 10AM-6PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co.  3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN

On-site packet pick-up starts at 4:30PM on Friday.

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