2010 Race Course

A 3.1-mile trail race run entirely inside Sunset Hill County Park. The course includes both wooded trails and rolling hills.  The Foot Pursuit 5k is a challenge for any runner, and highly competitive.  Just like years past, weather conditions will play a factor in the race.  So far we’ve had blistering cold, ice, knee deep snow, and a year of mud.  What will 2010 bring?

Fourth year in a row à  Wear a costume get a prize!  The weather’s perfect for an extra layer, you may as well show off a little. 

FP5k is part of both the local XYZ Trail Series and the National Trail Runner Magazine Point Series. 

Charity

Proceeds from the 5th Annual Foot Pursuit 5K will benefit the Porter County Chapter of

 the    American Red Cross, the Sunset Hill Interpretive Center, and the Timothy Hecht Scholarship.

 Race Start

March 6th, 2010 at 9:00 am.

 Age Groups

Both runners and walkers are encouraged to participate.  All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a t-shirt.  Day of registrant shirts will be first come first served.  Awards will go to Male and Female overall winners, and also to the first three finishers in each age group.  Age groups are:

Male                                                    Female

0-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24,              0-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24,

25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,           25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44

45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,           45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,

65-69, 70+                                      65-69, 70+

Registration

$10.00 No Shirt Option (No XYZ discount)

$16.00 received before Feb 26, 2010

$20.00 day of race

Race Day Registration/Check-In

7:30 am until 8:45 am

Online Registration is available at: 

To register, you can also download the registration form from the Register tab.  Cut off the bottom of the form and mail it in with your check or money order.  Make checks payable to: FOP #165

Mail completed registrations and payments to: Foot Pursuit 5k

                                                                                     c/o Scott Hartz

                                                                                      2755 S SR 49

                                                                                       Valparaiso, IN 46383

Amenities

Split times will be read at mile 1 and mile 2.  One water station will be provided at the halfway point.  Digital timing to be provided by Race Time, with race day result cards.  We’re already obtaining many different types of hot soups and drinks for race day.  The Foot Pursuit takes pride in offering many different types of real food and drink, instead of the standard orange and bottle of water.   Back for 2010 à Hog Roast!!!

New for 2010 ­­à Registration & Foods will be in a brand new HEATED building!!!

Directions

From SR 49: go west on US 6 to Meridian Road.  Turn south on Meridian Rd, Sunset Hill entrance is approximately ½ mile south of US 6.

From SR 130:  In Valparaiso, turn north onto Campbell Rd.  Campbell becomes Meridian Rd, and Sunset Hill will be ¾ mile north of county road 700 N.

From US 6 west of Valparaiso:  go east from SR 149.  Meridian road is 2 ½ miles east of SR 149.  Turn south on Meridian, Sunset Hill is ¼ mile south of US 6.

Parking

Unless we are under two feet of snow (which would make this race awesome!!!) there will be plenty of parking in the park.  If we’re under tons of snow, parking will be available at the Roadhouse Bar at US 6 & Meridian Road.  If parking comes to that, we’ll have shuttles available to get you to the race site.