St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
- Date Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location South Bend, Indiana
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the scenic South Bend, St. Joseph County! This exciting event offers something for everyone with a selection of race distances including a 1-mile fun run, a 5k, a 10k, and a challenging Half Marathon. Set against the backdrop of the stunning trails at St. Patrick's County Park, participants will enjoy a beginner-friendly course that showcases the area's natural beauty.
Join fellow running enthusiasts of all ages for a day filled with fun and fitness, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rhyme & Reason Ministry, which provides essential services to individuals with developmental disabilities and social skill deficits. Whether you’re looking to set a personal best or just enjoy a day outdoors with family and friends, this event is not to be missed! Don’t forget to register by October 29, 2025, for your exclusive race T-shirt and prepare for a fantastic day of running and community spirit!
Join fellow running enthusiasts of all ages for a day filled with fun and fitness, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rhyme & Reason Ministry, which provides essential services to individuals with developmental disabilities and social skill deficits. Whether you’re looking to set a personal best or just enjoy a day outdoors with family and friends, this event is not to be missed! Don’t forget to register by October 29, 2025, for your exclusive race T-shirt and prepare for a fantastic day of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Enjoy the beautiful trails at St. Patrick's County Park in St. Joseph County with a 1-mile, 5k, 10k or Half Marathon event. All proceeds from this event will go to Rhyme & Reason Ministry to help their work serving people with developmental disabilities, cognitive delays, and social skill deficits, as well as foster and adopted youth. This is a great event for people of all ages! The trails are beginner-friendly, and the scenery is beautiful.
COURSE DETAILS
* The 1-mile participants will complete an "out and back" route.
* 5k runners will complete 1 loop.
* 10K runners will complete 2 loops.
* Half Marathon runners will complete 4 loops (followed by the 1 mile "out and back" route to get the full 13.1 mile distance).
RULES & GUIDELINES
* Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).
* All half-marathon participants must begin their 4th and last lap by 11:30 am EST.
* No same-day signs up this year.
VOLUNTEER
* Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer.
PACKET PICK-UP
* Packet pick up is available at St. Patricks County Park (50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN 46637). This is the same location as the event.
* Pick up your pack either on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Or, pick up your packet on event day, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, before the event starts.
* If you pickup your packet on event day, please arrive 30 minutes before your event begins to allow time for packet pickup, bathroom break, finding the start area, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTES
* Register by Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to get this year's race T-shirt.
* All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.
COURSE DETAILS
* The 1-mile participants will complete an "out and back" route.
* 5k runners will complete 1 loop.
* 10K runners will complete 2 loops.
* Half Marathon runners will complete 4 loops (followed by the 1 mile "out and back" route to get the full 13.1 mile distance).
RULES & GUIDELINES
* Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).
* All half-marathon participants must begin their 4th and last lap by 11:30 am EST.
* No same-day signs up this year.
VOLUNTEER
* Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer.
PACKET PICK-UP
* Packet pick up is available at St. Patricks County Park (50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN 46637). This is the same location as the event.
* Pick up your pack either on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Or, pick up your packet on event day, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, before the event starts.
* If you pickup your packet on event day, please arrive 30 minutes before your event begins to allow time for packet pickup, bathroom break, finding the start area, etc.
IMPORTANT NOTES
* Register by Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to get this year's race T-shirt.
* All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)
$27.50
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
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1 Mile Fun
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$16.90
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$48.70
Half marathoners must begin their 4th and final lap by 11:30 am EST.
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50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, 46637, IN, United States
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