Race the Region Resolution Run/Walk 5K

Jumpstart Your Year with the Resolution Run 5K – Part of the Race the Region Series!

Resolution Run Highlights:

• Community & Celebration: Meet fellow runners and walkers to celebrate New Year's Day with a fun, welcoming crowd!
• Benefits: Valparaiso High School Girls Cross Country Team.
• Post-Race Party: After the run, enjoy refreshments, camaraderie, and a dose of New Year’s cheer.

Set against a scenic, well-marked course and professionally timed by T&H Timing, the Resolution Run promises a fresh start and the thrill of beginning a new journey alongside a supportive community.

Why Join the Race the Region Series?

• Motivation All Year: Race the Region offers one event every month to keep you on track, energized, and working toward your goals throughout the year.
• Race Series: Everyone is eligible to enter the race series which recognizes the top age group winners at the end of the year.
• Race-Day Perks: Every race features professionally marked courses, accurate timing, unique finisher’s medals, and age-group awards.
• End-of-Year Rewards: Run 8 out of the 12 events in 2025, and you’ll earn an exclusive, commemorative hoodie, crew, or fleece to celebrate your commitment!

Event Benefits

The Resolution Run 5K is an annual event supporting the Valparaiso High School Girls Cross Country program. Proceeds from the Resolution Run help cover program costs, ensuring that these talented young athletes continue to receive the quality resources and support they need to succeed.

Registration & Packet Pick-up

Early Race Registration (Before 12/15/2024): $25 without a hat, $30 with a hat

Late Registration (After 12/15/2024): $30 without a hat, $35 with a hat

Race Day Registration: $35 without a hat, $40 with a hat

Hat Availability: Guaranteed to first 300 participants who request a hat

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up: from Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383

• Sunday, December 29 - Noon to 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 30 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 31 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up and Registration: Opens at 8:30 AM on race day at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Event Features and Awards

Event Features:

• Computerized Timing provided by T&H Timing.
• Custom Finishers Medal
• Timing Mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
• Live Results via text and email messaging
• Directional Signs at all turns
• No Processing Fee for Online Sign-Up

Awards: Awards will be presented to: Top Overall Male and Female Finishers, Top Male and Female Masters, Top Three Finishers in Each Age Group (10 & Under to 75+).

Important Note: The racecourse will remain open for competition for 1 hour and 15 minutes from the official start of the race.

Courses and prices: Course name: 5K Run, Distance: 5K, Prices: $30.00 - $35.00

Come Celebrate the New Year at the Race the Region Resolution Run 5K - New Year's Day! This is the first race in the 2026 Race the Region Series.