St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
- Date
- November 14–16, 2026
- Location
- 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon
- Price
- $15–$45
From the Organizer
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 12:00 pm 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 13 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Or, pick up your packet on event day, Saturday, November 14, 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 20th, 2026 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.
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
49°
Typical Low
32°
Based on US Climate Normals data from S Bend, 2 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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- Race
- St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
- Date
- November 14–16, 2026
- Location
- 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run?
- St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run is a running race held in South Bend, Indiana on November 14, 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 St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana at 50651 Laurel Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run
Nov 14, 2026