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 day of fun and fitness at the St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in beautiful South Bend, St. Joseph County! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to explore the stunning trails of St. Patrick's County Park with a choice of race distances: a 1-mile fun run, a challenging 5K, a scenic 10K, or the rewarding Half Marathon. With proceeds benefiting Rhyme & Reason Ministry, you'll not only be enjoying the great outdoors but also supporting a wonderful cause that aids individuals with developmental disabilities and foster youth.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the course is designed to be beginner-friendly, offering breathtaking views along the way. Participants can look forward to chip-timed races, and don't forget to register by October 23rd to snag this year's special race T-shirt! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and a chance to make a difference!

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 October 23th, 2025 to be able to purchase this year's race T-shirt ($7.50 per shirt).
* All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Please note: in the event of lightning, or other inclement weather, race directors can pause, resume, or cancel the event at their discretion.

See our full inclement weather policy at this link [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kyAIerfGvpgpaCKUByuVaVWUMgaRAZO6ckZanMiSUo/edit?tab=t.0].

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
  • 10k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile Fun

    Incl. $1.90 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $16.90

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Sat 15th November 2025 (8:15AM EST)

    $48.70

    CLOSED
    Half marathoners must begin their 4th and final lap by 11:30 am EST.

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Location

50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, 46637, IN, United States

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