Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN
- Distance
- 10k Run · Half Marathon · Marathon & more
From the Organizer
The Run Happy 50k (and other "happy" distances) event will take place on May 1, 2027 at St. Patrick's County Park, just outside of South Bend, Indiana.
This is a fun and relaxed event, great for walkers and runners. It is also perfect for families who want to run different distances all at at the same event!
Course routes are clearly marked and the trails are broken in. Whether you're a running veteran, or a first-time trail runner, this is an event for you!
The course route details are coming and we will email them to you. Please look out for emails. Or, check back at this page. We'll add course details and maps here once they are ready.
DISTANCES & START TIMES:
- 10k | 7:45 am
- 1/2 Marathon | 7:50 am
- Marathon | 7:55 am
- *50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm
*50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. If you run/walk at a 15-minute mile pace or faster, you'll make this cutoff time.
RULES & GUIDELINES
- Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers.
- No same-day sign ups.
VOLUNTEER
- Sign up to volunteer here: click this link.
- No password needed to volunteer this year.
PACKET PICKUP (Event-Day Pickup Available)
- Early packet pickup time and location TBD
- Saturday on event day at St. Pat's County Park starting at 7:15 am.
COURSE MAPS
- 2027 course maps forthcoming.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES & NOTES
- Sign up by April 9, 2027 to receive a tee shirt.
- All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.
Events
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
64°
Typical Low
43°
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
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
- Date
- May 1, 2027
- Location
- 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)?
- Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances) is a running race held in South Bend, Indiana on May 1, 2027. 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 Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)?
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 in South Bend, Indiana at 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
May 1, 2027