Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Est. Participants
Not specified
The Valpo Tradition Continues!
Join us for the 48th running of the Popcorn Panic. A community tradition for over four decades, this event has over 1,200 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 8/14 to guarantee a shirt size. No shirt option saves $5. Register early and save! Fee increases to $40 after 8/17. Same day registration $45.
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Wed, Sep 9 - Thu Sep 10 at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, INPre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 11th at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30p