2024 Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs...

_ The 2024 Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs:

Hosted by the Portage YMCA

"Because YOUR training deserves a GREAT racing experience!"

This is a Race the Region event (#3 in the series) Click here for more information about the series

Custom Finishers Medal
Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
Live results via text and email messaging
All turns will have directional signs
No processing fee for online signup
5K and 15K Race Awards:

Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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 and up                                                 

Entry Fee: Early registration fee—$30 (no additional processing fee) - $25 without a shirt.  Price increases on March 2nd.  Race Day - $40

Shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 15th

Pre Packet Pick Up:  Will take place on March 8th from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, March 9th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.

Race Day Packet Pick Up:  Onsite packet pick up will be from 7:30-8:30AM

Starting time for each race is as follows:

15K - The participants in the 15K start together at 8:30 AM. (Participants must start by 8:35AM.  Starting the 15K after 8:35 will result in a disqualification)
5K - The participants in the 5K will start together at 8:45 AM.  
 

2023 Results at: runsignup.com 
2022 Results at: runsignup.com 
2021 Results at: runsignup.com 
2020 Results at: runsignup.com