South Bend, Indiana · Saturday, October 17, 2026
The St. Pats 24 Hour Race is an ultra event held on Saturday, October 17, 2026. It is located at 50651 Laurel Road in South Bend, Indiana.
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 Bald Eagle (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 Registration Pre-Registration Fees (through 11:59pm August 13):
$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
Order t-shirts separately for $12, small-XL or $15, 2XL-3XL (plus 7% sales tax) on or before August 5th.
Late Registration Fees/Same Day Registration Fees (August 14 EDT 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 14 from Noon to 6:00pm under the Pfeil Pavilion next to the Red Barn and in the Red Barn on August 16 prior to the start of the race.
Early bib pick-up will take place on Friday, August 14 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 the day of the race!
Pre-Registration: Online registration ends Thursday, August 13, 11:59pm EDT. // Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 9 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 30. Walk-in registrations that are ordering t-shirts must also be dropped off by July 30. // Registration must be completed by August 4, 2026 for t-shirts to be guaranteed. If you register after August 4, you will not be able to order a t-shirt.
Late Registration: Late registration fees begin at 12:00am EDT on Friday, August 14. Late, registration will be available online and late, walk-in registration will also be available on the morning of the race.
Race T-Shirts: To guarantee a shirt, you must order one when you register online. T-shirts must be ordered by August 4, 2026. T-shirts will be Dry-Fit material. Participants who pre-order a t-shirt may pick it up during packet pick-up times Friday, August 14, Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am. 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.
Age Categories for 5K Run
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75+ years
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 "2026 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 2026 Running Wild participation medallion during bib pick-up times Friday, August 14 - Noon to 6:00pm OR the day of the run from 7:30-8:15am and after the run.
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.
The course consists of a 4-mile loop through Tryon Farm. This event benefits the Tryon Farm Institute. For the 8 miler (2 loops), 25k (4 loops) and 50k (8 loops)
-50k start at 8:00 am CST
-2-mile walk, 4 miler, 8 miler and 25k all begin at 9:00 am CST
-Course is a mixture of open grassy fields, single track dirt trails a very small sections of pavement to get you to other parts of the trail system
-Due to no parking available at the start/finish area you will be parking across the street at Head Start of Laporte County, 811 Royal Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360 then walking over
-Main station is at the start/finish line area
-There will be water/Gatorade non-manned aid station near the 1.5-mile mark of the course
-Two port-a-potties will be at the main station there are no bathrooms on the course
-Please wear your bib on the front of your shirt so we can count your loops
-Course on relive app https://www.relive.cc/view/v8qVQJdWe76
-Course on Strava https://www.strava.com/activities/9632600815
We are looking for local businesses to sponsor the race if you are interested, please email me at [email protected]
The purpose Crazy Legs Race Series (CLRS) is to promote non-pavement/pavement races in the Northwest Indiana region through the development and management of new and existing races. At all our events you will experience fun and challenging course design in a low-key atmosphere. Races will be held in parks or areas in the Lake, Porter and Laporte counties.
The Crazy Legs Race Series welcomes and encourages participation in our events by all individuals regardless of their sexual orientation, biological sex, gender identity, or gender expression. Transgender runners may register as the gender they identify with and there is no documentation needed.
The Crazy Legs Race Series would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we host our races is the seized territory of the Miami, Shawnee, and Illinois Nations. Refugees from other nations also resided in the area we use, including the Lenape (Delaware). We honor those who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.