Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk

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

The Running Wild 5K Run is professionally chip-timed with disposable chips on park wooded and open field trails, park roads, grass, and gravel. The 5K event includes awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category. The 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. Dogs allowed, on 6-foot leash, for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start. 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.) This year's hand-crafted participant medallion features a Bald Eagle (one per registered participant, while supply lasts).

📍 Event Location

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

⚠️ 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

• Pre-Registration Fees: $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.
• T-shirt Orders: Order t-shirts separately for $12, small-XL or $15, 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax) on or before August 4th.
• Late Registration Fees: $30.00 5K Run/Walk (14 years and under $27.00), $25.00 3K individual registration, $55.00 3K Walk Herd Discount (3-4 participants).

⏰ Event Times

• Late registration: Available during bib pick-up on August 15 from Noon to 6:00pm.
• Early bib pick-up: 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. Onsite registration will be available on the day of the race!

📝 Pre-Registration

Online registration ends Thursday, August 14, at 11:59pm EDT. Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 10 if no t-shirt is being ordered. If a t-shirt is being ordered mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than July 31. Walk-in registrations that are ordering t-shirts must also be dropped off by July 31.

👕 Race T-Shirts

To guarantee a shirt, you must order one when you register online. T-shirts must be ordered by August 4, 2025. T-shirts will be Dry-Fit material. Participants who pre-order a t-shirt may pick it up during packet pick-up times or the day of the run. T-shirt prices: $12.00, X-small-XL or $15.00 for 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax). We will not be selling any t-shirts the day of the run.

🏆 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. Participants may also pick-up their FREE, collectible 2025 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times.

🕒 Event Timing

Running Wild 5K timing provided by Mac's Sports Timing. Go to https://runsignup.com/runningwild 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!

🌐 Register Here

For more details and to register, please visit Running Wild 5K Run/3K Scavenger Hunt Walk.