Race Information

Popcorn Panic
Valparaiso, IN
City Location
Porter County
Sep 7, 2024 - Saturday
5M, 5K run
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  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The Valpo Tradition Continues! 

    Join us for the 46th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,000 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.

    Team Competition

    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. 

    Registration

    Register by 8/11 to guarantee a shirt size.  No shirt option saves $5.
    Register early and save! Fee increases to $38 after 8/13. Same day registration $43.

    Walk-in registrations accepted at Extra Mile Fitness on Sep 4 and 5 during open hours.

    Packet Pick-Up

    • Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 4 - Thu Sep 5 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN
    • Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 6 at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    • Onsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am.  Due to the size of this event we strongly encourage you to register ahead of race day and pick your packet up early. 

    Awards*

    Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Top Overall Female, Top Masters Male & Top Masters 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, 75-79, 80+

    *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.

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  • Added to our Directory
    May 24, 2013
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Dec 21, 2023
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