Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk

🌟 Welcome to Running Wild!

Welcome to Running Wild 5K Run/3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk!

🏞️ About this Event:

• Distance: The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel.
• Awards: The 5K event includes awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category.
• Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed on a 6-foot leash for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start.
• Breakfast: Egg bake breakfast with fresh fruit and homemade cookies for registered participants. Terrific door prizes donated by local vendors and the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation and Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake! (Must be present to win.)

📍 Event Location:

St. Patrick's County Park is located at 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637

⚠️ Safety Notice:

Be Aware: The Park trails contain unmarked tree roots, loose gravel, and ruts, and may be muddy or slick. Participants are cautioned to keep your eyes on the trail and be aware of your footing.

💰 Race Fees:

Please note that race fees will be changing for 2025! Take advantage of early registration fees!

• Early-registration Fees: Until May 14th - 11:59 pm: $20.00 5K Run/Walk, $17.00 5K Run/Walk (14 years and under), $15.00 3K individual registration, $35.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age.
• T-shirts: Order t-shirts separately for $12.00, X-small-XL or $15.00 for 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax).
• Registration Fees: May 15 - August 14 at 11:59pm: $25.00 5K Run/Walk, $22.00 5K Run/Walk (14 years and under), $20.00 3K individual registration, $50.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age.
• Same Day Registration: August 15 at 12:00am - August 16 at 8:30am: $30.00 5K Run/Walk, $27.00 5K Run/Walk (14 years and under), $25.00 3K individual registration, $55.00 3K Walk Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age.

⏰ Event Times:

• Late, walk-in registration will be available during bib pick-up Friday, August 15 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn.
• Early bib pick-up will take place on Friday, August 15 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn.
• Day of event bib pick-up: 7:30am - 8:15am in the Red Barn.
• Race starts at 8:30am.

📝 Registration Information:

Online registration begins Wednesday, May 15, 12:00am EDT and ends Thursday, August 14, 11:59pm EDT. Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 10 if no t-shirt is being ordered.

🏅 Awards & Giveaways:

• The top three male and female runners in each age category, the top Overall male and female and the top Overall male and female Masters category (50 years +) will receive a custom "2025 Running Wild" medal and Bendix Woods County Park pure maple syrup.
• All 3K Walk participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a handcrafted, collectible Running Wild participation medal. Children will also be able to pick a fun nature prize.
• Participants may also pick-up their FREE, collectible 2024 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times.
• Running Wild 5K timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Go to this link for LIVE Results. The 3K Wacky Nature Scavenger Hunt Walk is not timed.

📞 Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Running Wild, please contact Leslie Witkowski at lwitkowski@sjcparks.org. Thank you for supporting St. Joseph County Parks!

🔗 More Information & Registration:

For additional details, visit this link.