Looking for a return to racing? Join the 43rd running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,200 participants annually, running and walking throught our tree-lined city streets. In teams or as individuals, one can choose to run the 5 miles or shorten it up with a 5K run or walk.
Team Competition – 5K 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
- Online: www.runsignup.com
- Walk-in registratons accepted at Extra Mile Fitness on Sep 8 and 9 during open hours and at the Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30 - 5:30 pm on Fri, Sep 10
- Register by 8/6 to guarantee shirt size. No shirt option save $5
- Fee increases to $35 8/8 through 9/11
- Event check-in and same day registration from 6 - 6:45 am, $40
Packet Pick-Up:
- Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 8 - Thu Sep 9 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 1330 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana.
- Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 10 at Butterfield Pavilion (Calumet Ave at Evans Ave) from 3:30 - 5:30 pm
- Onsite packet pick-up will be available on race morning beginning at 6:30am
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: 14 & under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and up.
Please note, Popcorn Panic has a non-duplication of awards policy. A participant who finishes in the top 3 overall in the 5K event does not qualify to win an individual age group plaque.
