Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances) - 50k Run

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 am1/2 Marathon | 7:50 amMarathon | 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 TBDSaturday 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.