Valparaiso Half Marathon and Valpo 5K 2019

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Race the Region’s VALPO 13.1 and Valpo 5K (10th race in the Race the Region Series)

Hosted by Race the Region - Proceeds benefit the United Way of Porter County
United Way of Porter County, 951 Eastport Center Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383

“BECAUSE YOU DESERVE A GREAT RACING EXPERIENCE”

Long sleeve preformance blend shirt.  Post-Race Party with music and food. Custom Finishers Medal Custom Finishers Certificate. Chip Timing for finish. Results Live results via text and email messaging Results Kiosk. Mile Marker Clocks All turns will have directional Signs. No processing fee for online signup. Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards

Awards for the Half Marathon are as follows:Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & Female, Top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 14 and Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 - 49, 50 – 54, 55 - 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, and 70+

RACE THE REGION SERIES POINTS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHER AND THE TOP 5 FINISHERS IN THE AGE GROUPS LISTED ABOVE FOR THE HALF MARATHON.   (ages are based on the age of the participant on June 30, 2019)  

5K awards are as follows:

Top overall male and female, top three male and female in the following age groups:  10 and 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 and over.

RACE THE REGION SERIES POINTS WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 5 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE AGES 14 AND UNDER AND 70 AND OVER FOR THE 5K RACE.  (ages are based on the age of the participant on June 30, 2019)

All participants in either race will receive a participation point towards completing 8 races in the series.

HALF MARATHON REGISTRATIONS FEES:

Pre-Race Registration Fee before October 20 -  $35 without shirt; $40 with shirt.

Race Day Registration Fee is $40 without shirt; $45 with shirt.

5K REGISTRATION FEES:

Pre-Race Registration Fee before October 20st - $25 without shirt; $30 with shirt.

Race Day Registration Fee is $30 without shirt; $35 with shirt.

SHIRT SIZES AND AVAILABILITY ONLY GUARANTEED IF REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 10TH

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up Friday, October 18th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 19th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Extra Mile Fitness Company, 1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN

RACE DAY Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. at United Way of Porter County, 951 Eastport Center Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383.  Half Marathon begins at 8:30AM  5K begins at  8:50AM.  PACKET PICK UP FOR ALL RACES WILL CLOSE AT 8:15AM. ROADS WILL BEGIN CLOSING AND ACCESS TO THE RACE SITE WILL BE RESTRICTED STARTING AT 8:10AM. Post-Race Celebration immediately following the race.

The race course will officially close at noon and all course support will end at that time.

Online registration will remain open until 8:15AM on race moring.  Participants can register online prior to heading to the race site!

Unclaimed Overall and Age Group Awards and race packets for individuals that registered but did not participate in the event may be claimed within 7 days following the event at The Extra Mile Fitness Co., 1330 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383. After 7 days all unclaimed merchandise will be donated or recycled.