Bacon Around the Bend 5K
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location South Bend, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a sizzling day of fun 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 family-friendly event promises a unique twist, featuring a famous bacon station at the halfway point, where you can refuel with delicious treats. Participants of all ages are welcome to join this scenic run, which is not timed, allowing everyone to savor the experience rather than focus on the clock.
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment at Corby’s Irish Pub with post-race bacon-themed snacks and, for those over 21, the chance to enjoy a signature Bacon Bloody Mary! Registration is affordable, with options for adults, teens, and kids, ensuring that everyone can join in the bacon-tastic fun. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and your family—strollers are welcome and little ones aged three and under can join for free! This joyful event not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports the important mission of the Family Justice Center, providing help and hope to those in need. Don’t miss out on this deliciously good time!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment at Corby’s Irish Pub with post-race bacon-themed snacks and, for those over 21, the chance to enjoy a signature Bacon Bloody Mary! Registration is affordable, with options for adults, teens, and kids, ensuring that everyone can join in the bacon-tastic fun. Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and your family—strollers are welcome and little ones aged three and under can join for free! This joyful event not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports the important mission of the Family Justice Center, providing help and hope to those in need. Don’t miss out on this deliciously good time!
Organiser's Description
_PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION: _
_PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 21 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!
#FJCBACON2024
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://forms.gle/LTw1bp3vxM5aWjcm6]!
_PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 21 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!
#FJCBACON2024
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://forms.gle/LTw1bp3vxM5aWjcm6]!
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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