Run Happy 50K

North Liberty, United States • 1 May 2027

Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)

The Run Happy event takes place on May 1, 2027 at St. Patrick's County Park, just outside South Bend, Indiana. The park address is 50651 Laurel Rd, South Bend, IN 46637.

Distances offered include:

  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • Marathon (26.2 miles)
  • 50K

Course routes are clearly marked and the trails are broken in. The event accepts walkers and runners, and families can choose different distances to participate in at the same event. Course maps and route details are forthcoming and will be emailed to registrants once available.

Registration opens May 4, 2026 and closes April 30, 2027. Fees listed by event are: 10K $40, Half Marathon $45, Marathon $50, 50K $55. No same-day sign ups. Sign up by April 9, 2027 to receive a tee shirt.

All distances will be chip timed by Watts My Time. Packet pickup details include an early pickup time and location to be determined, with event-day pickup at St. Patrick's County Park starting at 7:15 am. For the 50K, runners must start their fifth and final lap by 2:30 pm; a 15-minute mile pace or faster meets this cutoff.

Volunteers are being accepted and no password is required to volunteer this year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k Run
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A 10-hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park in Westville, IN, on an about 4 mile trail loop. Runners must complete each loop within the hour, earn chips for prize tables, and receive a limited edition t-shirt and wooden medal.

A multi distance trail event at Tryon Farm in Michigan City on October 3, 2026. Runners complete laps of a 4 mile loop over grassy fields, single track trails and short paved sections, with proceeds benefiting the Tryon Farm Institute.

A timed trail event at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend on October 17, 2026, offering 24 Hour, 12 Hour, and 6 Hour races. The loop is mostly dirt and grass with short asphalt crossings and proceeds support the ALS community.

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