Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
Date
Sat, May 1, 2027, 7:45 AM EDTRace options
4 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
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Distances & registration
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10K
closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 25d 20h 45m leftRun
Closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $43.40
Half Marathon
closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 25d 20h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $48.70
Marathon
closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 25d 20h 45m leftGeneral entry
Closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $54.00
50K
closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 25d 20h 45m leftRun
Closes Apr 30, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $59.30
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Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
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!
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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: *50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm Marathon | 7:55 am 1/2 Marathon | 7:50 am 10k | 7:45 am *50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. That is approximately a 15-minute mile pace. 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 Potato Creek starting at 7:15 am. COURSE MAPS 2026 course maps forthcoming. Full Potato Creek Park Map. This map does not include running courses. It is for reference only. IMPORTANT DEADLINES & NOTES Sign up by April 9, 2026 to receive a tee shirt. All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.