Bacon Around the Bend 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location South Bend, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a deliciously fun experience at the eighth annual Bacon Around the Bend 5K, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the vibrant city of South Bend, St. Joseph! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in on a scenic run through downtown, complete with a mouthwatering bacon station at the halfway point, ensuring everyone gets a taste of this beloved treat.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this family-friendly fun run is all about enjoying the journey rather than racing against the clock. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment at the lively finish line party hosted at Corby’s Irish Pub, where you'll find bacon-themed snacks and, for those 21 and over, the chance to sip on a festive Bacon Bloody Mary! Registration is affordable, with options for all ages, including free entry for bacon babies aged three and under. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and join in the fun! Don't miss this unique chance to support the Family Justice Center, which provides vital services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fun and community spirit!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, this family-friendly fun run is all about enjoying the journey rather than racing against the clock. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment at the lively finish line party hosted at Corby’s Irish Pub, where you'll find bacon-themed snacks and, for those 21 and over, the chance to sip on a festive Bacon Bloody Mary! Registration is affordable, with options for all ages, including free entry for bacon babies aged three and under. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and join in the fun! Don't miss this unique chance to support the Family Justice Center, which provides vital services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of fun and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
_PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION: _
_PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 20 FROM 8 AM - 5:30 PM AT THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, 533 N. NILES AVE. SOUTH BEND, IN 46617. PLEASE PULL UP TO DOOR 1 (LOOK FOR THE PURPLE FJC TABLE!) AND REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE. WE WILL BRING YOUR PACKET TO YOU. IF YOU ARE PICKING UP A PACKET FOR A FRIEND, PLEASE HAVE THEIR FULL NAME AND BIB NUMBER READY. _
_THE 2025 T-SHIRT DEADLINE WAS MAY 23, 2025. IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AFTER THIS DATE, PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT PACKET PICKUP EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF SHIRT SIZES! _
JOIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BACON AROUND THE BEND 5K! THIS SCENIC DOWNTOWN 5K WILL ONCE AGAIN FEATURE OUR FAMOUS BACON STATION AT THE HALFWAY POINT ALONG THE ROUTE. ALL FINISHERS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENT WITH POST-RACE BACON-THEMED SNACKS AT A FINISH LINE PARTY HOSTED AT CORBY'S IRISH PUB. PARTICIPANTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOAST THEIR ACHIEVEMENT WITH FESTIVE LIBATIONS INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE BACON BLOODY MARY.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FAMILY FUN RUN AND NOT A TIMED EVENT; THE BACON IS THE TRUE PRIZE!_
REGISTRATION FEES:
ADULTS - $40 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT, DRINK TICKET AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
AGES 13-20 - $25 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
AGES 4-12 - $10 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
BRING YOUR FAMILY (STROLLERS WELCOME AND BACON BABIES AGE THREE AND UNDER ARE FREE)!
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
#FJCBACON2025
THIS BACON-TASTIC EVENT SERVES AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FJC TO SHARE ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING HELP, HEALING, AND HOPE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.FJCSJC.ORG. OUR 24-HOUR CRISIS NUMBER IS 574-289-HELP.
WANT TO SUPPORT BATB BY VOLUNTEERING AT A CHEERING SPOT ALONG THE ROUTE OR HELPING OUT WITH OUR AFTER PARTY? FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRWR2KK_d29V7z2yqVb-CtiSC7YBFHsdq-baVPjoA2VtUeeg/viewform?usp=header]!
_PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 20 FROM 8 AM - 5:30 PM AT THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, 533 N. NILES AVE. SOUTH BEND, IN 46617. PLEASE PULL UP TO DOOR 1 (LOOK FOR THE PURPLE FJC TABLE!) AND REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE. WE WILL BRING YOUR PACKET TO YOU. IF YOU ARE PICKING UP A PACKET FOR A FRIEND, PLEASE HAVE THEIR FULL NAME AND BIB NUMBER READY. _
_THE 2025 T-SHIRT DEADLINE WAS MAY 23, 2025. IF YOU ARE REGISTERING AFTER THIS DATE, PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE AT PACKET PICKUP EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION OF SHIRT SIZES! _
JOIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025 FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BACON AROUND THE BEND 5K! THIS SCENIC DOWNTOWN 5K WILL ONCE AGAIN FEATURE OUR FAMOUS BACON STATION AT THE HALFWAY POINT ALONG THE ROUTE. ALL FINISHERS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THEIR ACHIEVEMENT WITH POST-RACE BACON-THEMED SNACKS AT A FINISH LINE PARTY HOSTED AT CORBY'S IRISH PUB. PARTICIPANTS OVER THE AGE OF 21 WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TOAST THEIR ACHIEVEMENT WITH FESTIVE LIBATIONS INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE BACON BLOODY MARY.
_PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FAMILY FUN RUN AND NOT A TIMED EVENT; THE BACON IS THE TRUE PRIZE!_
REGISTRATION FEES:
ADULTS - $40 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT, DRINK TICKET AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
AGES 13-20 - $25 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
AGES 4-12 - $10 INCLUDES RACE SHIRT AND ADMISSION TO FINISH LINE PARTY
BRING YOUR FAMILY (STROLLERS WELCOME AND BACON BABIES AGE THREE AND UNDER ARE FREE)!
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
#FJCBACON2025
THIS BACON-TASTIC EVENT SERVES AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FJC TO SHARE ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING HELP, HEALING, AND HOPE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.FJCSJC.ORG. OUR 24-HOUR CRISIS NUMBER IS 574-289-HELP.
WANT TO SUPPORT BATB BY VOLUNTEERING AT A CHEERING SPOT ALONG THE ROUTE OR HELPING OUT WITH OUR AFTER PARTY? FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER INTEREST FORM [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRWR2KK_d29V7z2yqVb-CtiSC7YBFHsdq-baVPjoA2VtUeeg/viewform?usp=header]!
Races
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Bacon Around the Bend 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
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