Valpo Police K-9 Unit 5K-9 Run, Guardians of the Night
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 $25 (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.
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 $25 (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.
- Start Time:
- 6:00pm CDT
- End Time:
- 9:00pm CDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens October 1, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
- Price:
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 15, 2026 at 8:00am CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025, 9:00am CDT | May 15, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee |
1 Mile Dog Walk
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 $25 (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.
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 $25 (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.
- Start Time:
- 6:15pm CDT
- End Time:
- 9:00pm CDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens October 1, 2025 at 9:00am CDT
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends May 15, 2026 at 8:00am CDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025, 9:00am CDT | May 15, 2026, 8:00am CDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for 1 Mile Dog Walk
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025, 9:00am CDT | May 15, 2026, 8:00am CDT | 12 and under | $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee |
| 13 - 99 | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
