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
Just added
Secure your place early
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 South Bend, St. Joseph County! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages to explore the stunning trails at St. Patrick's County Park, featuring a variety of race distances including a 1-mile, 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, you'll find the perfect challenge amidst the beautiful scenery.
Participants can look forward to a well-organized race experience, with the 1-mile run taking you on an "out and back" route, while the 5K and 10K events consist of one and two loops respectively. Half Marathon runners will tackle four loops, plus the additional mile to complete the full 13.1 miles. As an added bonus, all proceeds from the event will support Rhyme & Reason Ministry, helping those with developmental disabilities and foster youth. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—register by October 29, 2025, to secure this year's race T-shirt and don’t forget to join us for packet pick-up on November 14!
Participants can look forward to a well-organized race experience, with the 1-mile run taking you on an "out and back" route, while the 5K and 10K events consist of one and two loops respectively. Half Marathon runners will tackle four loops, plus the additional mile to complete the full 13.1 miles. As an added bonus, all proceeds from the event will support Rhyme & Reason Ministry, helping those with developmental disabilities and foster youth. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—register by October 29, 2025, to secure this year's race T-shirt and don’t forget to join us for packet pick-up on November 14!
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) on Friday, November 14, 2024 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. This is the same location as the event.
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) on Friday, November 14, 2024 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. This is the same location as the event.
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
-
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:45AM EST)
$27.50
-
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
-
1 Mile Fun
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 15th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$16.90
-
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.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewSt. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
