Popcorn Panic 5M Run & 5K Run/Walk – Valparaiso, IN 2026

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, IN Pre-race packet pick-up will be available Fri, Sep 11th at Butterfield Pavilion from 3:30pm