Parks District and Club Sports

April showers bring May flowers, and winter bummers bring spring runners. The weather is agreeable, the sun is shining, and the flowers are making their debut across the region. Who doesn‘t want to be outside? Everyone at the Portage Township YMCA...

"United for Change" is the NWI United FC charitable outreach program. For Spring 2013, NWI United FC has selected Chasing Dreams, Inc. Chasing Dreams is a newer Valparaiso, IN-based organization with the goal of enhancing the lives of children with...

On May 15, 2015 the 10th annul Ride of Silence will be taking place at Dogwood Park in Chesterton, IN. It is a worldwide event that honors people who were killed or injured while riding their bicycles on public roads by a motor vehicle. Registration...

The deadline to register for the Southlake Church Softball League taking place on the Fessler Fields at Haven Hollow Park in South Haven (330 W. 700 N., Valparaiso, IN 46385) has been extended to Thursday, May 2nd at 3p. League begins May 9th, 2013....

Porter Regional Hospital is proud to be hosting their second annual Healthy Hustle 5k on June 1, 2013. The race takes place at Sunset Hill Farm County Park (775 Meridian Road Valparaiso, IN) at 8am. Cost for the 5k run is $20 per runner or $25 on the...

Glenn Muller, Dealer Principal of Muller Acura of Merrillville, is fighting to help Briana beat cancer. Briana was diagnosed with a rare cancer, known as naplastic Astrocytoma, stage 3 brain cancer. Mueller will be fighting as a part of Chicago Fight...

Get ready for to run for a good cause! The Second Annual Irish Pub 5k is coming up on May 11, 2013. The race takes places at the Irish Pub North Judson (706 E. Talmer Ave. North Judson, IN 46366). Registration opens at 8am and the race itself begins...

Youth ages 6-13 can play in the new flag football league offered by Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County this summer. The flag football league is officially sponsored by the NFL. Every player receives an official NFL team-branded jersey and a set...

Join the RUN FOR AUTISM for it’s inaugural RUN FOR SCHOLARSHIPS-- Satellite 5K, to mark April’s Autism Awareness Month. No fundraising required, although you're welcome to set up a page if you're interested in doing so. This run is meant to be...

Update Note: Be sure to check out our new 2014 Northwest Indiana Racing Guide, continuously updated with running events in our region! Are you a runner in Northwest Indiana? Are you a race organizer? We've put together the ultimate guide for...