Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk

Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk Race Information

<h2><span style="color:#e67e23"><strong>The Valpo Tradition Continues! </strong></span></h2> <p>Join us for the 47th 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.</p> <h3><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Team Competition</b></span></h3> <p>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. </p> <h3><span style="color:#e67e23"><strong>Registration</strong></span></h3> <p>Register by 8/18 to guarantee a shirt size.  No shirt option saves $5. <br /><i><b>Register early and save! </b></i>Fee increases to $39 after 8/10. Same day registration $44.</p> <h3><span style="color:#e67e23"><b>Packet Pick-Up</b></span></h3> <ul><li>Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 3 - Thu Sep 4 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN</li><li>Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 5 at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pm</li><li>Onsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am.  Due to the size of this event <b>we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early. </b></li></ul> <h3><span style="color:#e67e23"><strong>Awards*</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>Back for 2025 - </strong>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:</p> <ul><li>Champion crown</li><li>The honor of riding in the Popcorn Fest Parade</li><li>A $250 gift card donated by Extra Mile Fitness Company</li><li>Two complimentary drink tickets for the Popcorn Festival</li></ul> <p><strong>Overall &amp; Age Group Awards</strong> – Top Overall Male &amp; Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male &amp; Top Masters Female, Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 10 &amp; 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&#43;</p> <p><i>*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.</i></p>