Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 9:45 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- La Porte, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a hat
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Slicer Sprint! | Other | Oct 11, 20269:45 AM | $20 | – |
| SPArC 5 K Run & Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Mini Slicer Sprint!: $20 until Oct 11.
- SPArC 5 K Run & Walk: $40 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in La Porte runs 33:08, about 10:40 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:34 and men in 30:39.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the Mini Slicer Sprint! starts at 9:45 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
602 F Street, La Porte, IN 46350
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (T&H Timing) for Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:15 or better, the top quarter in 30:04, and half the field in 39:51; the last tenth came in after 1:00:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:28 | 26:50 |
| 40-49 | 28:46 | 26:45 |
| 60-69 | 53:17 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:04, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 602 F Street, La Porte, IN 46350Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- Limited SPARC 5K Beanie!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Sep 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K Run and Walk?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 9:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 65 runners finished the SPArC 5 K Run & Walk; the median finish was 39:51 and the winner ran 19:43.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:04, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 602 F Street, La Porte, IN 46350.
From the organizers
Please join us for the second annual Slicer Performing Arts Club (SPArC) 5K run and walk. Runners, joggers, trotters, and walkers are welcome to come out to support the fine arts at La Porte High School. The course will start at La Porte High School, and move through the surrounding neighborhoods to Kesling Park before returning to the High School, where we will celebrate your victory! Medals will be awarded to the best overall men/women as well as top finishers in each age group. Come join us, RAIN OR SHINE!