Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs 15K
Sunday, 5 March 2023· 08:30· Portage, IN, 46368, US
About this race
Hosted by the Portage YMCA
"Because YOUR training deserves a GREAT racing experience!"
This is a Race the Region event (#3 in the series) Click here for more information about the series
- Custom Finishers Medal
- Timing mats at the Starting Line and Chip Timing for Finish Results
- Live results via text and email messaging
- All turns will have directional signs
- No processing fee for online signup
5K and 15K Race Awards:
Custom Unique Overall & Age Group Awards – Top Overall Male & Female, Top Masters Male & 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 and up                         Â
Entry Fee: Early registration fee—$25 (no additional processing fee) - $20 without a shirt. Price increases on February 25th. Race Day - $35
Shirt sizes and availability are only guaranteed if registered before Feb. 15th
Pre Packet Pick Up: Â Will take place on Friday, March 3rd from 10 AM - 6 PM and Saturday, March 4th from 10 AM - 5 PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Company, 3400 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383.
Race Day Packet Pick Up:Â Â Onsite packet pick up will be from 7:30-8:30AM
Starting time for each race is as follows:
- 15K - The participants in the 15K start together at 8:30 AM. (Participants must start by 8:35AM. Starting the 15K after 8:35 will result in a disqualification)
- 5K - The participants in the 5K will start together at 8:45 AM. Â
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What to expect
Written from race dataThe Spring Ahead 15K and 5K Runs, held on March 5, 2023, in Portage, Indiana, offered participants two challenging distance options to kick off their spring racing season. While specific historical details for this particular event are not provided, races of this nature often serve as a long-standing tradition for local running communities, providing an opportunity to test fitness after the winter months. Participants could anticipate a well-organized event with clear course markings and support. The typical terrain for a race held in Portage, Indiana, especially in early March, would likely involve paved roads or well-maintained park trails. Runners should prepare for potentially variable spring weather conditions, which could range from cool and crisp to damp and windy. The 15K distance offers a substantial challenge for those looking to go beyond a typical 5K or 10K, while the 5K provides a more accessible option for a broader range of runners. Notable features would likely include a scenic route through Portage, offering glimpses of the local landscape as runners "spring ahead" into the new running season.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sun, 5 Mar 2023Partially cloudy
4.2°C
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