From the Organizer
This running clinic will cover:
1. Foot care
2. Foot health
3. Foot strengthening exercises
4. Running shoe pros/cons of different styles
5. Barefoot running pros/cons
Clinic will wrap up with a short barefoot trail run.
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Bend, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About South Bend, IN
Population
102,866
as of 2023
City Elevation
722 ft
Nearest Airport
SBN
South Bend International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic
- Date
- August 22, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic?
- Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic is a running race held in South Bend, Indiana on August 22, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana at 50651 Laurel Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Beginner's Barefoot Running Clinic
Aug 22, 2026