Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk 5K Run/Walk

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

About this Event: 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 Big Brown Bat (one per registered participant, while supply lasts). 

Proceeds benefit park facilities, programs, and bus transportation to the parks for school programs. The event is organized by the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation, Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake, and St. Joseph County Parks.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Running Wild, please contact Leslie Witkowski at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting St. Joseph County Parks!

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 (Please note that race fees will be changing for 2024!)                                                                                                                                                                             Take advantage of early registration fees!                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Early-registration Fees (Until April 30th - 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     

Order t-shirts separately for $12.00, X-small-XL or $15.00 for 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax)

Registration Fees (May 1 - August 16 at 6:00pm):     

$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     

Late Registration Fees/Same Day Registration Fees (August 16 at 6:00pm - August 17 at 8:30am):

$30.00 5K Run/Walk     //     $27.00 5K Run/Walk, 14 years and under     

$25.00 3K individual registration     //