Online registration will open in early January.  Race day registration 7.30 to 8.30 near the start/finish.  Shirts first-come, first-served if not preregistered.

Date: Saturday, 3 April 2010, 9am Central/Chicago time, NEW YMCA, 1201 Cumberland Crossing, Valparaiso, Ind. (Map, Weather, Parking Plan) 

Distance: 5K run and prediction walk.  

T-shirts: Shirts are made of wicking moisture management fabric, which helps you stay dry when exercising. Choose from men's short sleeve tee or women's short sleeve tee. 

Awards: Run awards go up to 6 deep in each division! Also team awards if registered as a team.  (See entry form)

Free professional child care and gear check.  YMCA locker rooms will be available on the morning of the race.

Results are computed electronically and posted here after the race.  

• 2009 results: [Overall | Age Group | Walk]
• 2009 Progressive Marathon: [Overall | Age Group]
  
• 2008 results: [Run]
• 2007 results: [Run]
• 2006 results: [Run]
• 2005 results: [Run]
• 2004 results: [Run]
• 2003 results: [Run]
• 2002 results: [Run]
• 2001 results: [ Run | Walk ]
• 2000 results: [ Run | Walk ]
• 1999 results: [ Run | Walk ]

Clock time, not chip time: We follow USATF Rule #245: "The order in which athletes cross the finish line will be the official finish position."  Participants are to line-up at the start in order of speed, fastest runners first, slowest in back, per USATF Rule #242.5.  

Team scoring: Teams are scored cross-country style.  All teams must register as runners.  

Prediction walk: If you sign-up as a walker, please include your predicted 5K time.  Walkers will not be allowed to wear watches on the course.  Walkers will be given chips, but prediction time awards will be based on clock time, with awards going to the three male and three female walkers who finished closest to their predicted time.  The walk is non-judged, so walkers can run if they want.

Fees:

$TBD no shirt
$TBD with wicking shirt

Uniformed police and medical professionals: We will have police ane EMS support. Volunteer course marshalls will be stationed at major road crossings.

Prohibited items: For the safety of all participants, the following are prohibited: dogs, strollers, baby joggers, rollerblades, roller-shoes, roller-skates, other wheeled items, and other such items at the race director's discretion. Participants needing exceptions because of disability should kindly notify the race director as soon as possible before race day. The use of personal music devices (such as iPods) is prohibited on the race course; see USATF Rule #144.3b and RRCA Board announcement Feb 20, 2009.

Course opening: The course will re-open to traffic 60 minutes after the start.

Directions to the YMCA: The NEW Valparaiso YMCA is located at 1201 Cumberland Crossing (formerly County Seat Plaza), near K-Mart in Valparaiso.  See "essential info" above.  (Map, Weather).

Parking: The new YMCA is located in a shopping center with a large parking lot.  Please be respectful of nearby businesses when parking.  Click here for a map and parking instructions.

Sponsors: Please thank our sponsors, listed at right.  For information on sponsoring our event or including your product in the "schwag bag", please contact us.

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for race morning. Please contact us.

• Now he's running: profile of race director Mike Jones (2009) 
• East Chicago's Gutierrez overcomes injuries to finish second at Ringing in Spring 5K (2009)
• Piaskowy defends Ringing in Spring 5K men's title, Nagel wins seventh straight women's race (2009)
• Piaskowy defends Ringing in Spring 5K men's title, Nagel wins seventh straight women's race (2009)
• Race draws more than 1,000 competitors (2009)
• Nagel, Piaskowy win 5K titles (2009)
• Valpo YMCA's annual 5K event moves to the north end of town (2009)
• Nagel, Ahner win Progressive Marathon titles (2008)
• Piaskowy, Nagel capture Ringing in Spring titles (2008)
• Warm weather helps set record numbers at Ringing race (2008)
• Nagel, Crague repeat Ringing in Spring titles (2007)
• Frigid temps don't deter Ringing in Spring competitors (2007)
• Race is proving ground for all ages (2006)
• Teaching the Pack: Crague and Nagel repeat as Ringing in Spring winners (2006)
• Ringing in Spring a fitness barometer (2005)
• Former Valpo star overall Ringing in Spring winner (2004)
• Ringing in Spring a success (2003)
• Wilks takes Ringing in Spring title (2003)
• Ringing in Spring enjoys record numbers (2002)
• The Race of Spring: Valpo YMCA outdoes itself again at 5K run/walk event (2001)
• Portage pair run to their marriage: Wedding couple wore running shorts and sneakers (2001)
• "Two Crazy Runners" to be married at race (2001)
• Ringing in the Spirit of Spring (2001)
• Interview with Race Director Mike Jones
• Race's Growing Numbers No Surprise (2000)
• Eye on the Y: Race Director Mike Jones (2000)
• Spring Training in Session (1999)
• Hitting Their Times (1998)
• Runners Ring in Spring (1997)
• Ringing Brings Runners (1996)
• Martin, Dela Vina impressive in wins 
  (1996)

*Largest run claim is based on actual number of finishers in the Run (1,067 in Ringing in Spring 2009).  Excludes walkers. Northwest Indiana defined as Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, and Starke Counties.

Updated 26 April 2009 · Copyright 1997-2009 Ringing in Spring organizing committee · Statements made race day take precedence over internet · Site by Adrian Jones · Valparaiso · New York

Diamond Sponsors

	Urschel Laboratories
	Continental Electric Company
	Dr. Ken Hyde of Orthodontics, Inc
	Radio One Communication
	Tonn & Blank Construction
	Tri-Corp Wireless
	Anonymous

Platinum sponsors

	AC Incorporated
	Allied Door & Hardware
	Anderson Insurance & Wealth Management
	BMW Constructors
	Culver's of Valparaiso
	Kohl's of Valparaiso
	Landmark Sign Group
	MAGSYS Magnet Systems
	McAfee Animal Hospital
	McDonald's (Restaurant Mgmt Corp)
	Thorgren Tool & Molding
	Wings, Etc. Restaurant

GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS

Aldi
Bucks Bicycle Shop
Burger King
Chuck's Bakery
Dairy Queen (Cumberland Crossing)
Dairy Queen (Das)
Domino's Pizza
Double T Towing
Dunkin Donuts
Elegan Customwear
Family Express
Fazoli's
G E Marshall, Inc.
Harris Bank
Home Mountain Printing
J.D. Crepes
Jay Costas Coffee Company
Jimmy John's
NIPSCO
Northcoast Distributing
Panera Bread
Papa John's
Pepsi / Aquafina
Pesto's
Runner's World
Scannell Wealth Management
Sign Write Signs
Sistar Mortgage
Subway
Teachers Credit Union
Town & Country Market
The UPS Store at Cumberland Crossing
Valparaiso Soft Touch Carwash
Wise Way
WVLP

SPECIAL THANKS

City of Valparaiso
Porter County
Urschel Development Corp
Valparaiso Police
Walden Homeowners