Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location South Bend, Indiana
- Price $22.70 - $28.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Running Wild 5K Run and 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in beautiful South Bend, St. Joseph! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to challenge themselves on a professionally chip-timed 5K course that winds through scenic park trails, open fields, and gravel paths. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk offers a delightful adventure on relatively flat surfaces, perfect for families and dog owners (with leashed pups welcome to join!).
Participants can look forward to a delicious egg bake breakfast, fresh fruit, and homemade cookies, along with fantastic door prizes donated by local vendors. Each registered participant will receive a handcrafted medallion featuring a majestic Bald Eagle, while supplies last. Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and join in the fun while supporting St. Joseph County Parks! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day in nature, the Running Wild event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Participants can look forward to a delicious egg bake breakfast, fresh fruit, and homemade cookies, along with fantastic door prizes donated by local vendors. Each registered participant will receive a handcrafted medallion featuring a majestic Bald Eagle, while supplies last. Don't miss the chance to compete for awards in various age categories, and join in the fun while supporting St. Joseph County Parks! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day in nature, the Running Wild event promises to be a memorable experience for everyone involved!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO RUNNING WILD 5K RUN/3K WACKY SCAVENGER HUNT WALK!
ABOUT THIS EVENT: The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel. The 5K event includes awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category. The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. Dogs allowed, on 6-foot leash, for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start. Egg bake breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade cookies for registered participants. Terrific door prizes donated by local vendors and the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation and Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake! (Must be present to win.) This year's hand-crafted participant medallion features a Bald Eagle (one per registered participant, while supply lasts).
Proceeds benefit park facilities, programs, and bus transportation to the parks for school programs. The event is organized by the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation, Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake, and St. Joseph County Parks.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Running Wild, please contact Leslie Witkowski at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Joseph County Parks!
EVENT LOCATION: St. Patrick's County Park is located at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637
_Be Aware: The Park trails contain unmarked tree roots, loose gravel, and ruts, and may be muddy or slick. Participants are cautioned to keep your eyes on the trail and be aware of your footing._
RACE FEES REGISTRATION PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (THROUGH 11:59PM AUGUST 14):
$25.00 5K Run/Walk // $22.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under
$20.00 3K individual registration // $50.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age
Order t-shirts separately for $12, small-XL or $15, 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax) on or before August 5th.
LATE REGISTRATION FEES/SAME DAY REGISTRATION FEES (AUGUST 15 EDT AT 12:00AM - AUGUST 16 AT 8:30AM):
$30.00 5K Run/Walk // $27.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under
$25.00 3K individual registration // $55.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age
EVENT TIMES
* Late, walk-in registration will be available during bib pick-up Friday, August 15 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn and in the Red Barn on August 16 prior to the start of the race.
* EARLY BIB PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM NOON TO 6:00PM UNDER THE PFEIL PAVILION NEXT TO THE RED BARN.
* Day of event bib pick-up: 7:30am - 8:15am in the Red Barn.
* Race starts at 8:30am.
* ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE RACE!
PRE-REGISTRATION: Online registration ends THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 11:59PM EDT. // Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 10 if no t-shirt is being ordered. If a t-shirt is being ordered mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than July 31. Walk-in registrations that are ordering t-shirts must also be dropped off by July 31. // Registration must be completed by AUGUST 5, 2025 FOR T-SHIRTS TO BE GUARANTEED. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER AUGUST 5, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ORDER A T-SHIRT.
LATE REGISTRATION: Late registration fees begin at 12:00AM EDT ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15. Late, registration will be available online and late, walk-in registration will also be available on the morning of the race.
RACE T-SHIRTS: To guarantee a shirt, you must order one when you register online. T-SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY AUGUST 5, 2025. T-shirts will be Dry-Fit material. Participants who pre-order a t-shirt may pick it up during packet pick-up times Friday, August 15, Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am. T-SHIRT PRICES: $12.00, X-SMALL-XL OR $15.00 FOR 2XL-3XL (PLUS 7% SALES TAX). WE WILL NOT BE SELLING ANY T-SHIRTS THE DAY OF THE RUN.
AGE CATEGORIES FOR 5K RUN
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75+ years
AWARDS & GIVEAWAYS
The top three male and female runners in each age category, the top Overall male and female and the top Overall male and female Masters category (50 years +) will receive a custom "2025 Running Wild" medal and Bendix Woods County Park pure maple syrup.
All 3K Walk participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a handcrafted, collectible Running Wild participation medal. Children will also be able to pick a fun nature prize.
Participants may also pick-up their FREE, collectible 2025 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times Friday, August 15 - Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am and after the run.
EVENT TIMING
Running Wild 5K timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Go to https://runsignup.com/runningwild for LIVE Results. The 3K Wacky Nature Scavenger Hunt Walk is not timed.
ABOUT THIS EVENT: The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel. The 5K event includes awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category. The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. Dogs allowed, on 6-foot leash, for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start. Egg bake breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade cookies for registered participants. Terrific door prizes donated by local vendors and the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation and Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake! (Must be present to win.) This year's hand-crafted participant medallion features a Bald Eagle (one per registered participant, while supply lasts).
Proceeds benefit park facilities, programs, and bus transportation to the parks for school programs. The event is organized by the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation, Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake, and St. Joseph County Parks.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding Running Wild, please contact Leslie Witkowski at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Joseph County Parks!
EVENT LOCATION: St. Patrick's County Park is located at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637
_Be Aware: The Park trails contain unmarked tree roots, loose gravel, and ruts, and may be muddy or slick. Participants are cautioned to keep your eyes on the trail and be aware of your footing._
RACE FEES REGISTRATION PRE-REGISTRATION FEES (THROUGH 11:59PM AUGUST 14):
$25.00 5K Run/Walk // $22.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under
$20.00 3K individual registration // $50.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age
Order t-shirts separately for $12, small-XL or $15, 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax) on or before August 5th.
LATE REGISTRATION FEES/SAME DAY REGISTRATION FEES (AUGUST 15 EDT AT 12:00AM - AUGUST 16 AT 8:30AM):
$30.00 5K Run/Walk // $27.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under
$25.00 3K individual registration // $55.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age
EVENT TIMES
* Late, walk-in registration will be available during bib pick-up Friday, August 15 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn and in the Red Barn on August 16 prior to the start of the race.
* EARLY BIB PICK-UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 FROM NOON TO 6:00PM UNDER THE PFEIL PAVILION NEXT TO THE RED BARN.
* Day of event bib pick-up: 7:30am - 8:15am in the Red Barn.
* Race starts at 8:30am.
* ONSITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE RACE!
PRE-REGISTRATION: Online registration ends THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 11:59PM EDT. // Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 10 if no t-shirt is being ordered. If a t-shirt is being ordered mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than July 31. Walk-in registrations that are ordering t-shirts must also be dropped off by July 31. // Registration must be completed by AUGUST 5, 2025 FOR T-SHIRTS TO BE GUARANTEED. IF YOU REGISTER AFTER AUGUST 5, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ORDER A T-SHIRT.
LATE REGISTRATION: Late registration fees begin at 12:00AM EDT ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15. Late, registration will be available online and late, walk-in registration will also be available on the morning of the race.
RACE T-SHIRTS: To guarantee a shirt, you must order one when you register online. T-SHIRTS MUST BE ORDERED BY AUGUST 5, 2025. T-shirts will be Dry-Fit material. Participants who pre-order a t-shirt may pick it up during packet pick-up times Friday, August 15, Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am. T-SHIRT PRICES: $12.00, X-SMALL-XL OR $15.00 FOR 2XL-3XL (PLUS 7% SALES TAX). WE WILL NOT BE SELLING ANY T-SHIRTS THE DAY OF THE RUN.
AGE CATEGORIES FOR 5K RUN
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75+ years
AWARDS & GIVEAWAYS
The top three male and female runners in each age category, the top Overall male and female and the top Overall male and female Masters category (50 years +) will receive a custom "2025 Running Wild" medal and Bendix Woods County Park pure maple syrup.
All 3K Walk participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a handcrafted, collectible Running Wild participation medal. Children will also be able to pick a fun nature prize.
Participants may also pick-up their FREE, collectible 2025 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times Friday, August 15 - Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am and after the run.
EVENT TIMING
Running Wild 5K timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Go to https://runsignup.com/runningwild for LIVE Results. The 3K Wacky Nature Scavenger Hunt Walk is not timed.
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