Creekside Trails Race 5k & Team 30k Hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124 2026

The race.

The Creekside Trails Race on October 3, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana, offers a 5K trail run and a 30K team relay hosted by Valparaiso Firefighters Local 1124. The 5K covers approximately 3.1 miles on a single smooth and moderately technical loop, with check-in from 8:00–9:00 a.m. and a 9:10 a.m. start. The 30K team relay spans approximately 18.6 miles on a two-loop course divided among 2–6 runners per team, with check-in from 7:30–9:00 a.m., a 9:15 a.m. start, and a 2:00 p.m. cutoff. Both events feature chip timing, aid stations with water and electrolytes, post-race food, and optional race shirts. The 5K includes a finisher medal; the 30K provides team results. Registration costs $40–$50 for the 5K and $250–$350 per team for the 30K relay, depending on early, regular, or late registration.