Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Enjoy the beautiful trails at St. Patrick's County Park in St. Joseph County with a 1-mile, 5k, 10k or Half Marathon event. All proceeds from this event will go to Rhyme & Reason Ministry to help their work serving people with developmental disabilities, cognitive delays, and social skill deficits, as well as foster and adopted youth. This is a great event for people of all ages! The trails are beginner-friendly, and the scenery is beautiful. COURSE DETAILS The 1-mile participants will complete an "out and back" route.5k runners will complete 1 loop.10K runners will complete 2 loops.Half Marathon runners will complete 4 loops (followed by the 1 mile "out and back" route to get the full 13.1 mile distance). RULES & GUIDELINES Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).All half-marathon participants must begin their 4th and last lap by 12:00 pm EST.No same-day signs up this year. VOLUNTEER Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer. PACKET PICK-UP Packet pick up is available at St. Patricks County Park (50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN 46637). This is the same location as the event.Pick up your pack either on Friday, November 13 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Or, pick up your packet on event day, Saturday, November 14, before the event starts. If you pickup your packet on event day, please arrive 30 minutes before your event begins to allow time for packet pickup, bathroom break, finding the start area, etc. IMPORTANT NOTES Register by October 20th, 2026 to be able to purchase this year's race T-shirt ($7.50 per shirt).All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Please note: in the event of lightning, or other inclement weather, race directors can pause, resume, or cancel the event at their discretion. See our full inclement weather policy at this link.

Hosted by Saint Joseph Grade School as a homage to Saint Nicolas, on his feast day in early December, the Saint Nick 6 features a 6k Run, 3k Run, 3k Walk, and the 0.06k Run Run Rudolph for first graders and younger. This year’s race will be our 18th and will be held on Saturday, December 5th. The race starts at the grade school and participants will travel along South Bend’s scenic east bank trail north to Holy Cross College and back. Each participant will receive a long sleeve tech style shirt. You must sign up by Friday, November 15 to be guaranteed a shirt! Important Note About Course Conditions! We are working closely with the City of South Bend to make sure the Saint Nick Six course is in the best condition possible. Still, mother nature always has a say. Please remember this is a fun run that brings our school and community together. Stay safe, watch your footing, and enjoy the spirit of the season. Important Times & Places Pre-Registered Packet Pick-up & Late Registration: Friday, December 4, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM or Saturday, December 5, from 8:00AM to 9:00AM in the Saint Joseph Ackels Life Parish Center (711 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN). Run, Run, Rudolph .06K Start: 9:30AM. The race may include two heats. 6K Run/3K Run/3K Walk Start: 10:00AM (All courses will close at 11am, 1 hour from the start of the event.) Post-Race Celebration: Immediately following the race in the Saint Joseph Parish Gymnasium. Awards Take home awards for the overall male winner and the overall female winner as well as the top male and top female in each age category for the 6K Run. Age categories for 6k Run are as follows: 8 and younger, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Awards will be presented to 3K Run top overall finishers and limited age groups: 8 and younger, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15+. Timing Professional chip timing is included. Volunteers Not intending to run or walk the event, but still want to be a part of it? We can always use volunteers! Our army of "Saint Nick's Little Helpers" will each receive a custom SN6 knit cap to show our appreciation! Sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE! Pets & Strollers Although we love pets and babies at St. Joe, strollers and pets can pose high safety risks for participants in a setting as large as this event. Pets are not allowed at this event. Strollers are allowed on the 3K Walk, but not allowed in the 6K Run or 3K Run events. If using a stroller, please yield to all runners on the course by staying to the right.

Participants will learn exercises that will help keep their bodies strong and resilient for running, hiking, and many other activities. A total body workout will be completed by each participant. The clinic will also include a demonstration of small pieces of workout equipment such as dumbbells, medicine ball, and resistance bands.

The Run Happy 50k (and other "happy" distances) event will take place on May 1, 2027 at St. Patrick's County Park, just outside of South Bend, Indiana. This is a fun and relaxed event, great for walkers and runners. It is also perfect for families who want to run different distances all at at the same event! Course routes are clearly marked and the trails are broken in. Whether you're a running veteran, or a first-time trail runner, this is an event for you! The course route details are coming and we will email them to you. Please look out for emails. Or, check back at this page. We'll add course details and maps here once they are ready. DISTANCES & START TIMES: 10k | 7:45 am1/2 Marathon | 7:50 amMarathon | 7:55 am*50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm *50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. If you run/walk at a 15-minute mile pace or faster, you'll make this cutoff time. RULES & GUIDELINES Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers.No same-day sign ups. VOLUNTEER Sign up to volunteer here: click this link.No password needed to volunteer this year. PACKET PICKUP (Event-Day Pickup Available) Early packet pickup time and location TBDSaturday on event day at St. Pat's County Park starting at 7:15 am. COURSE MAPS 2027 course maps forthcoming. IMPORTANT DEADLINES & NOTES Sign up by April 9, 2027 to receive a tee shirt.All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.

Join us on the campus of Indiana University South Bend for the IUSB Run Club 5K, hosted in partnership with Fleet Feet Mishawaka and the IU South Bend Titans Women’s Soccer team! This untimed 5K will begin and end at the Student Activity Center (SAC), taking participants on a fully paved course through campus before returning to the finish line. Check-in and same-day registration will open at 8:00 AM, with the 5K beginning at 9:30 AM. Although the race is not officially chip-timed, all participants will receive a race bib. Photos will be taken throughout the event, including at the finish line, and may be shared on our social media platforms. The 5K is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels. The event will take place rain or shine. Parking is available in the large lot directly in front of the SAC. Cash and card payments will be accepted during the check-in and registration window beginning at 8:00 AM. Registration & Pricing $15 — Early registration $20 — Beginning March 31 $25 — Beginning September 11 $30 — Day-of registration Additional donations are welcome and greatly appreciated! All proceeds will directly support the IU South Bend Women’s Soccer team and the IUSB Run Club. Participants and spectators can enjoy activities, snacks, and prize drawings throughout the event, creating a fun and energetic atmosphere for all ages. One raffle ticket is included with every race registration, with additional prize drawing tickets available for purchase on race day. Whether you’re joining us to run or walk the 5K, enjoying the activities with friends and family, or simply showing your support for local student-athletes, we invite you to be part of a day filled with community, school spirit, and meaningful impact. Please note: This event is non-refundable.

The Stanley Clark School’s mission is to inspire and challenge students to achieve excellence in academics, the arts, athletics, and character. We invite the entire community to experience this commitment to excellence through a healthy activity for the whole family. The SCS’s Parents Association (PA) has organized this event and we are excited to see you there! https://www.stanleyclark.org/support-scs/clark-run Race Start Time (EST) Saturday October 17, 2026 9:45 a.m. - Tiger Trot (ages 6 and under) 10:00 a.m. - 5K run / 3.5K walk Location The Stanley Clark School - 3123 Miami Street South Bend, IN Event Info Welcome to the 13th annual Clark Run! This family friendly event and SCS PA fundraiser features a 5k run, 3.5k walk, and a .05k Tiger Trot. The Stanley Clark School's Parents Association is excited to showcase the beautiful rolling hills of South Bend's South Side neighborhoods, and offer a unique, well organized event that everyone will enjoy. Course Info The 3.1 mile run and the 2.2 mile walk head east from the main lot of the Stanley Clark campus through the Ridgedale neighborhood. The rolling hill course will be challenging but rewarding for everyone involved and will finish up the tree line back to the main lot. Timing is provided by T&H Timing out of Valparaiso. Registration Fees 5K Run - $35.00 ($30.00 Youth - 14 and Younger) 3.5K Walk - $30.00 ($25.00 Youth - 14 and Younger) Tiger Trot - Free (Must have registration as well as signed waiver by parent/guardian) On race day, registration fees increase by $15.00 per participant. Registration fees are non-refundable. Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 14th, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Please call (415) 279-6586 if you wish to register after that date. Packet Pick-up Day Before Race: Friday, October 16th, 2026 – Noon to 3:00pm at The Stanley Clark School – Inside the Main Building's Front Doors. OR Race Day: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 – 8:30am to 9:30am at The Stanley Clark School Free T-shirts Free T-shirts guaranteed to all who register by October 7th, 2026. After October 7th, registrants will receive a T-shirt while sizes and supplies last. Parking Availability Parking will be available in the south lot (enter via Ridgedale) behind the main building. If the south lot is completely full, please use the grass lot west of the Clark campus at the corner of High St. and Donmoyer. Awards Race awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male/female overall finishers, 1st current Miami/Iroquois male/female finisher, and 1st M/F SCS Alumni finisher. Age Group awards will be given to the top male and female finishers in the following age categories: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ All entrants between 5-14 will receive a medal for crossing the finish line, regardless of time! Out of respect for other participants, please no dogs allowed on the course or at the school. Furry four-legged runners can be dangerous when running in a crowd. Thank you!! Donation or Sponsorship Opportunities The SCS Parents' Association relies on sponsorships and donations to fund special events and enrichment activities that benefit our students, families, and faculty. We invite you to support our mission. Questions? Please contact the Race Director, Lauren White at (415) 279-6586 or stanleyclark5k@gmail.com.