Bacon Around the Bend 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location South Bend, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a sizzling good time at the 9th Annual Bacon Around the Bend 5K on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the vibrant city of South Bend, St. Joseph! This delightful event invites participants of all ages to join in a fun-filled adventure that combines fitness and food in a unique way. The scenic downtown route will lead runners to the famous Bacon Station at the halfway point, where they can indulge in some delicious bacon treats.
After crossing the finish line, all finishers are welcome to celebrate their achievements at a lively post-race party hosted at Corby's Irish Pub, featuring bacon-themed snacks and festive drinks, including the signature Bacon Bloody Mary for those over 21. Participants can register for just $40 for adults, $25 for ages 13-20, and $10 for kids aged 4-12, with family fun in mind—strollers are welcome, and the little ones aged three and under can join for free! Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and join the fun while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this bacon-tastic event that spreads hope and healing in the community!
After crossing the finish line, all finishers are welcome to celebrate their achievements at a lively post-race party hosted at Corby's Irish Pub, featuring bacon-themed snacks and festive drinks, including the signature Bacon Bloody Mary for those over 21. Participants can register for just $40 for adults, $25 for ages 13-20, and $10 for kids aged 4-12, with family fun in mind—strollers are welcome, and the little ones aged three and under can join for free! Costumes are encouraged, so bring your creativity and join the fun while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this bacon-tastic event that spreads hope and healing in the community!
Organiser's Description
PACKET PICK UP INFORMATION:
PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 19 FROM 8 AM - 4:30 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 READY FOR OUR TEAM.
JOIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 FOR THE 9TH 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!
#FJCBACON2026
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.
CONSIDER SPONSORING A SURVIVOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN BY DONATING RACE FEES AT THE LINK BELOW!
SPONSOR A SURVIVOR [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6MQ3CBJGD3M8E&ssrt=1767020339752]
PACKET PICK UP IS FRIDAY, JUNE 19 FROM 8 AM - 4:30 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 READY FOR OUR TEAM.
JOIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026 FOR THE 9TH 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!
#FJCBACON2026
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.
CONSIDER SPONSORING A SURVIVOR TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN BY DONATING RACE FEES AT THE LINK BELOW!
SPONSOR A SURVIVOR [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6MQ3CBJGD3M8E&ssrt=1767020339752]
Races
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Bacon Around the Bend 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED
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