# Big Fat Greek 5K

- **When:** Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 36 W. 700N, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-211117-big-fat-greek-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Valparaiso/BigFatGreek5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Location - St. Iakovos Greek Orthodox Church, 36 W. 700N Valparaiso, IN

Start Time – 9:00AM

Race Day registration opens at 7:30AM

Early packet pick available on Oct. 23rd from 10AM – 5:30PM at the Extra Mile Fitness Co. 3400 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN

Participants will receive a long sleeve technical running shirt and a $5 voucher for our soup/Greek food sale after the race.  Shirt sizes and availability guaranteed if registered before Oct. 10th.  Participants can choose to not receive a shirt and save $5.

Entry Fees:  Before Oct. 17th - $30, Oct. 17th – Oct. 23rd - $35   Race Day entry fee - $40 

Awards

Top 3 overall males and Top 3 Overall females receive a trophy.  Top 3 males and Top 3 females in the following age groups will receive medals - 12 and under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-211117-big-fat-greek-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211117-big-fat-greek-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).