Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
- Date Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location North Liberty, Indiana
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run Happy 50K event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center in North Liberty, Indiana! This fantastic event caters to all fitness levels and is perfect for families looking to enjoy a day of outdoor fun together. Participants can choose from a variety of "happy" distances, including a 50K, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, making it an ideal outing for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
The scenic course features a well-marked 10K loop that promises an enjoyable experience through nature. The 50K runners will complete five loops, while half marathon participants will tackle two loops plus a little extra. With start times staggered throughout the morning, there’s an opportunity for everyone to find their perfect pace. Bring your family and friends along for a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and the thrill of crossing the finish line! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running; it’s bound to be a memorable experience for all involved.
The scenic course features a well-marked 10K loop that promises an enjoyable experience through nature. The 50K runners will complete five loops, while half marathon participants will tackle two loops plus a little extra. With start times staggered throughout the morning, there’s an opportunity for everyone to find their perfect pace. Bring your family and friends along for a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and the thrill of crossing the finish line! Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of running; it’s bound to be a memorable experience for all involved.
Organiser's Description
The Run Happy 50k (and other "happy" distances) event will take place on May 3, 2025 at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center in North Liberty, 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 is a 10k loop. 50k runners will complete 5 loops, 1/2 marathon runners 2 loops (plus a little more), 10k runners 1 loop, and the 5k a half loop.
DISTANCES & START TIMES:
* *50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm
* 1/2 Marathon | 8:15 am
* 10k | 8:30 am
* 5k | 8:45 am
_*50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. That is approximately a 15-minute mile pace._
RULES & GUIDELINES
* Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).
* No same-day sign ups.
VOLUNTEER
* Sign up to volunteer here: click this link. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/NorthLiberty/RunnHappy50Kandotherhappydistances] (use this PASSWORD to sign up: RUNHAPPY2024!)
PACKET PICKUP (EVENT-DAY PICKUP AVAILABLE)
* Friday before event day - at Fleet Feet Mishawaka from 4:00 pm to 5:45pm.
* Saturday on event day - at Potato Creek starting at 7:30 am.
COURSE MAPS
Click to view online and to download a PDF.
* 5k Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnNdqYS_xAXYNV41BvxHjk-DWQ9nOQ6C/view]
* 50k, Half and 10k Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-QmeXji1q73offHV5Fxa4R911Xr97bg2/view]
IMPORTANT NOTES
* 50k participants will receive a medal at the finish line.
* All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.
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 is a 10k loop. 50k runners will complete 5 loops, 1/2 marathon runners 2 loops (plus a little more), 10k runners 1 loop, and the 5k a half loop.
DISTANCES & START TIMES:
* *50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm
* 1/2 Marathon | 8:15 am
* 10k | 8:30 am
* 5k | 8:45 am
_*50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. That is approximately a 15-minute mile pace._
RULES & GUIDELINES
* Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).
* No same-day sign ups.
VOLUNTEER
* Sign up to volunteer here: click this link. [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/IN/NorthLiberty/RunnHappy50Kandotherhappydistances] (use this PASSWORD to sign up: RUNHAPPY2024!)
PACKET PICKUP (EVENT-DAY PICKUP AVAILABLE)
* Friday before event day - at Fleet Feet Mishawaka from 4:00 pm to 5:45pm.
* Saturday on event day - at Potato Creek starting at 7:30 am.
COURSE MAPS
Click to view online and to download a PDF.
* 5k Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnNdqYS_xAXYNV41BvxHjk-DWQ9nOQ6C/view]
* 50k, Half and 10k Course Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-QmeXji1q73offHV5Fxa4R911Xr97bg2/view]
IMPORTANT NOTES
* 50k participants will receive a medal at the finish line.
* All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.
Races
-
50k Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$48.70
50k runners must begin their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$43.40
-
10k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
-
5k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$32.80
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