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Mayor's Youth Council COLOR FUN RUN

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calendar_today 08 May, 2026

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sell $25.00

About the Event

The Mayor's Youth Council's COLOR FUN RUN benefitting Valpo Parks is FUN for the whole family!  This 1.5 mile course will include running, walking, and colorful fun along with various obstacle stations to keep you on your toes!  This family-friendly untimed event is great for all ages and abilities!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Registration Fees: Adults $25, Students: $15
$10 off Family 4 Pack (2 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 2 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴)

ACTIVITIES

Come for the run, stay for the fun!  Before and after the race your family can enjoy a variety of FREE activities.

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up begins on-site at 5 pm.  Run begins at 6 pm, waves will be released every 5 minutes. 
Each participant receives a white t-shirt with registration to FILL WITH COLOR (While supplies last).

*Please note student pricing will be reflected in the cart after birthdate is entered.
**Family discount- $10 off Family registration of 2 adults and 2 or more children!  Must register all family members at same time for discount to apply.

Races Offered

COLOR FUN RUN

May 08, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 Miles

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Type — Running

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17:00

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$25.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Valparaiso.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 10.7° / 22.1°
wb_sunny 7.8° / 19.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.4 /
water_drop 66.5%

About Valparaiso

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Valparaiso is a city of 43,000 people (2019) in Porter County, in Northwestern Indiana. It is home to namesake Valparaiso University. The university is a cultural center of the city, hosting venues such as the Brauer Museum of Art, home to more than 2,700 pieces of 19th- and 20th century American art

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