Saint Nick Six
Saint Nick Six is a running race on December 5, 2026 in South Bend, IN, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Hosted by Saint Joseph Grade School as a homage to Saint Nicolas, on his feast day in early December, the Saint Nick 6 features a 6k Run, 3k Run, 3k Walk, and the 0.06k Run Run Rudolph for first graders and younger.
This year’s race will be our 18th and will be held on Saturday, December 5th. The race starts at the grade school and participants will travel along South Bend’s scenic east bank trail north to Holy Cross College and back. Each participant will receive a long sleeve tech style shirt.
You must sign up by Friday, November 15 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Important Note About Course Conditions!
We are working closely with the City of South Bend to make sure the Saint Nick Six course is in the best condition possible. Still, mother nature always has a say. Please remember this is a fun run that brings our school and community together. Stay safe, watch your footing, and enjoy the spirit of the season.
Important Times & Places
Pre-Registered Packet Pick-up & Late Registration: Friday, December 4, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM or Saturday, December 5, from 8:00AM to 9:00AM in the Saint Joseph Ackels Life Parish Center (711 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN).
Run, Run, Rudolph .06K Start: 9:30AM. The race may include two heats.
6K Run/3K Run/3K Walk Start: 10:00AM (All courses will close at 11am, 1 hour from the start of the event.)
Post-Race Celebration: Immediately following the race in the Saint Joseph Parish Gymnasium.
Awards
Take home awards for the overall male winner and the overall female winner as well as the top male and top female in each age category for the 6K Run.
Age categories for 6k Run are as follows: 8 and younger, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Awards will be presented to 3K Run top overall finishers and limited age groups: 8 and younger, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15+.
Timing
Professional chip timing is included.
Volunteers
Not intending to run or walk the event, but still want to be a part of it? We can always use volunteers! Our army of "Saint Nick's Little Helpers" will each receive a custom SN6 knit cap to show our appreciation! Sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE!
Pets & Strollers
Although we love pets and babies at St. Joe, strollers and pets can pose high safety risks for participants in a setting as large as this event. Pets are not allowed at this event. Strollers are allowed on the 3K Walk, but not allowed in the 6K Run or 3K Run events. If using a stroller, please yield to all runners on the course by staying to the right.
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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
41°
Typical Low
27°
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Bend, 1 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.
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90
Days to train
- Race
- Saint Nick Six
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Saint Nick Six
Dec 5, 2026