South Bend-Mishawaka · United States

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49th Annual Flotilla Road Races

Syracuse · 50 km away

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myTEAM TRIUMPH FIRECRACKER 5K

Winona Lake · 63 km away

JUL 16

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Freedom Fest 5000

Goshen · 42 km away

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Bourbon · 44 km away

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"Miles That Matter" 5K & 10K Run/Walk

Warsaw · 60 km away

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Jack Settles Deerfly Stomp 2026

Stevensville · 43 km away

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2026 Heartland Series - Day 2 (MI)

Niles · 16 km away

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Running Wild for the Zoo 5K

Michigan City · 54 km away

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2026 Heartland Series - Day 3 (IN)

Portage · 75 km away

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Dowagiac · 35 km away

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Race for YMCA 5K/10K

St. Joseph · 51 km away

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Waves of Freedom 5K Run/Walk

Culver · 54 km away

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Bass Lake Festival 5K run/3K walk

Knox (BASS LAKE) · 56 km away

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Popeye and Olive Oil's 5K

North Webster · 61 km away

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Play for Jake - Bolt for the Heart 5K Run/Walk

La Porte · 40 km away

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Parade 5K Road Run -Elkhart County 4-H Fair

Goshen · 36 km away

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Muddy Princess Michigan Sturgis

Burr Oak · 79 km away

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Muddy Princess - Michigan

St Joseph County · 72 km away

AUG 9

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Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K

Mattawan · 69 km away

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Laker 5k Run/Walk and 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run

Pigeon · 56 km away

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Hoofin' it for Ag 5K

Valparaiso · 72 km away

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SummerFest Mystery 5K

Claypool · 69 km away

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Coloma Glad-Peach 5K Run & Walk, 10K Run & Kids Fun Run

Coloma · 57 km away

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Titan Takeoff 5k & 1 Mile

South Bend · 3 km away

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Legacy 5K Walk/Run

Benton Harbor · 50 km away

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Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk

South Bend · 8 km away

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Tour de La Porte

La Porte · 40 km away

SEP 13

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37th Annual Paw Paw Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk

Paw Paw · 67 km away

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Running with the Big Dogs 5k Run and 2 mile Dog Stroll

Porter · 68 km away

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Run to Remember 5k

North Judson · 68 km away

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Foot Chase 5k/10k

Mishawaka · 2 km away

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CKF's 5K for Life

Chesterton · 66 km away

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OaktoberFAST 5K

Three Oaks · 33 km away

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Rise 'n Run 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

Middlebury · 45 km away

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3rd Annual STAY; Your Story's Not Over 5K Walk/Run

Baroda · 36 km away

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Race to the Sunset 5k

Chesterton · 65 km away

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6th Annual Jayco 5K

Middlebury · 2 km away

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Sarah Strong 5K and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run

Elkhart · 24 km away

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LITE the Way 5k

Milford · 45 km away

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Bangor Apple Run 5K Run/Walk

Bangor · 71 km away

South Bend-Mishawaka · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near South Bend-Mishawaka

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Midwest Canine Obstacle Run

The Midwest Canine Obstacle Run challenges teams on wooded trails, creek beds, dirt, and water, with over 40 obstacles. All ages and abilities are welcome, focusing on the dogs. Food, live music, and camping are available. This event offers a unique kind of fun in the Midwest.

Down Syndrome Awareness Walk/Run

The Community Health Clinic 5k: Walk for Rare, Run for Hope

The Community Health Clinic 5k: Walk for Rare, Run for Hope begins and ends at the clinic on East North Street in Shipshewana, Indiana, adjacent to the Pumpkinvine Trail and the Cove youth center. The primary event is a 5k run or walk along an out-and-back course, featuring a clock for participants who wish to monitor their own times. The morning also features a Kids Big Wheel Race for ages 3 to 7, with big wheels supplied. All funds raised support patient care at the Community Health Clinic, centering the event on a local health-care cause instead of a large race production. Participants receive a water station and complimentary snacks, with bake sale items available by donation. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5k. Registration is open on the day of the event, though shirts cannot be guaranteed for those who sign up late. Parking is available in the clinic lot, with additional space across the street by the dog park.

Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

The Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K takes place at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park, an 820-acre park in Vandalia, Michigan. The event features a half marathon, 10K run/walk, 5K run/walk, and a 1K kids fun run, all utilizing unpaved park trails. The half marathon is a 13.1-mile non-repeat route, ensuring runners experience new terrain throughout. The course winds through forest and field, alongside streams and small lakes, with six bridge crossings. It is not flat, starting around 900 feet and climbing to a high point near 1,000 feet, incorporating hills into the trail running. Sandhill cranes are common in the area, inspiring the race's name and offering participants a chance to spot one. The event is limited to 500 participants, uses chip timing, and provides fruit at the finish. Finishers get custom long-sleeve performance shirts, top finishers receive laser-cut wood awards, and second and third place finishers in each age group receive medals. Proceeds benefit Dowagiac Rotary charities and Cass County Parks.

Heartline Donut Dash Walk/Run for Life 5k

The Heartline Donut Dash Walk/Run for Life is a community 5K in Warsaw, Indiana, held in October starting at the Health Services Pavilion on Provident Drive. Participants cover 5 kilometers, with packet pickup in the morning and the race beginning at 10:00 am. The event benefits the Heartline Pregnancy Center, with all net funds supporting its free services and programs for clients. The route follows the Lake City Greenway and finishes back at the Health Services Pavilion start area. All finishers receive a medal, and winner’s medals are awarded by gender and age group. Fundraising is integrated into the race: participants can donate during registration, solicit donations as individuals, or form or join a team. The fundraising goal is $30,000, with registration refunds offered to fundraisers who reach $200.

Run and Creep 5k

Duneland Half Marathon and 5K

The Duneland Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends at Dogwood Park in Chesterton, Indiana. The half marathon starts first, followed shortly by the 5K Run/Walk. This event is Race #10 in the Race the Region series, with both distances contributing to series points. The half marathon course is certified, but the 5K course is not. The event is designed for runners who prioritize efficient logistics alongside the race itself. Timing mats are placed at the start, and chip timing manages finish results. Live results are available via text or email. Directional signs mark every turn. Participants who finish will receive custom medals and shirts. Awards are presented to overall winners, masters runners, and the top three male and female participants in each age group for both races.

Haunted Halloween Hustle

The Haunted Halloween Hustle is a Halloween-themed race day held at Abshire Park in Goshen, Indiana, offering four distances: the Monster Mile, Frightening 5K, Terrible 10K, and Haunted Half Marathon. The shorter races and the half marathon begin in the morning. The Monster Mile is an untimed, lower-pressure option. This event is designed for runners and walkers seeking a fall race that incorporates costumes, rather than just a typical road event with a spooky title. Every course utilizes the Pumpkinvine Trail and follows an out-and-back format, making the route straightforward to grasp before starting. The trail is traffic-free, with police and volunteers stationed at road crossings, and portable restrooms are available along the course. All finishers will receive medals, and awards for overall and age-group winners are provided for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Costumes are integral to the event: participants are encouraged to dress up, costume awards span eight categories, and a Monster Mash parade typically offers an opportunity to display outfits.

Pumpkin Run and (Free Kid Mile Run)

The Great Pumpkin Run is a fall 5K in Grandview Heights, Ohio, featuring a free Tiny Tot Pumpkin Trot for children 6 and under before the main race. It starts near Oakland Avenue and West 3rd Avenue in Columbus, designed for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, not solely competitive athletes. Costumes are encouraged, adding a Halloween atmosphere to the morning, which maintains its straightforward format: a neighborhood 5K, a short children’s run, shirts for early registrants, finisher medals, and prizes for the top male and female runners. The 5K follows a closed-road course through Grandview Heights neighborhoods, beginning on Oakland Avenue between First Avenue and Third Avenue. The children’s run occurs first; the first 100 registered kids get a shirt and goody bag, and the first 400 registered 5K participants receive an official event shirt. Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation organizes the race to benefit local parks and recreation programs, encourage health, and highlight the city’s neighborhoods.

Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Holiday Hustle is a December run/walk in Dexter, Michigan, centered on holiday lights and cold-night energy. The main event is a 5K through neighborhood light displays, with a 1 Mile dash for a shorter option. The series also includes a half marathon and a 13.1-mile relay, allowing walkers, casual runners, relay teams, and longer-distance runners to select a suitable version. The 5K follows Dexter’s decorated neighborhoods, while the half marathon and relay begin and end at Erratic Ale Co., proceeding out-and-back on the B2B Trail through Hudson Mills. The longer races conclude near a fire pit, with an optional cold beer afterward. Entry provides chip timing, finisher medals, official results, awards eligibility by overall and age group placing, and post-race snacks. The event embraces the holiday theme with a “naughty or nice” tone and encourages participants to contribute while burning off holiday calories.

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot takes place entirely on unpaved trails at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, Michigan. This November trail race offers 10K and 5K distances that begin simultaneously, along with a 1K children's run scheduled afterward. The event limits registration to 500 participants, employs chip timing with live results, and maintains a practical local-race format: tiered entry fees, finisher shirts for pre-registered runners, and timing services provided by Mac's Sports Timing. The course follows the college's trail system at 58900 Cherry Grove Road, noting an elevation of 761 feet at its highest point. This distinguishes it as a campus-trail run rather than a road race with a minor unpaved section. Southwestern Michigan College supports the event, Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone Adventure Tours oversees its direction, and the race originated in 1967, establishing it as a long-standing Dowagiac tradition. Adults may run or walk the 5K and 10K, and the children's run provides a shorter option for younger participants, awarding ribbons.

Turkey Trot – Portage Township YMCA

The Portage Township YMCA Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk starting and finishing at the YMCA on Willowcreek Road. It follows the Rails to Trails route, keeping the race local and straightforward instead of a complicated street course. The event is for YMCA members and the Portage community, welcoming runners and walkers of all fitness levels. A free 1K Kids Fun Run is included for younger children. The race uses computerized chip timing but is not exclusively for fast runners. Families can use the YMCA’s Fun Zone child watch upon registration. Online entrants may receive a long-sleeve wicking shirt, subject to availability and deadlines. Race-day walk-in registration is possible with a late fee. Proceeds benefit the Portage Township YMCA’s Annual Campaign, assisting children and families unable to afford YMCA programs and services. The event has occurred annually for over ten years.

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About 5K races in South Bend-Mishawaka

River Miles In The Bend

South Bend-Mishawaka hosts 59 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals run the St. Joseph River first, because the water gives every easy day a line to follow. Fleet Feet keeps the social side simple, and the anchor races give people a reason to stay sharp. Mishawaka Riverwalk Loop runs 5 miles past Battell Park, Beutter Park, Central Park, and Kamm Island Park. The route runs 5 miles through Howard Park and Governor Joseph Kernan Park. 8 miles. Sunburst Races, Foot Chase 5k/10k, and The Big Run Presented by Brooks carry the calendar.

Riders get a ton of paved hiking and biking trails, so Z2 days usually start on the river instead of random roads. Indiana + Michigan River Valley Trail stretches 17 miles from Niles, Michigan, to downtown Mishawaka, and locals can get on near Byrkit/Fir for dedicated trail miles. 5 miles. Bendix Woods has 7 miles of mountain bike trail, and Rum Village Park offers about six miles. Northwood Hills and the advanced park sections bring the climbs, tight turns, log piles, and punchy drops.

May, June, and September are the best months, because the river paths feel fast and the race calendar has real shape. Summer brings The Big Run Presented by Brooks on June 3rd, Bacon Around the Bend 5K on June 20th, 5k Color Run 2026! on June 27th, Kids Triathlon - South Bend on July 18th, Titan Takeoff 5k & 1 Mile on August 7th, and Running Wild 5K Run & 3K Scavenger Hunt Walk on August 15th. September keeps fitness honest with Foot Chase 5k/10k, Sunburst Races, and 6th Annual Jayco 5K. Winter shifts runners toward steady base miles, while cyclists lean harder on sheltered trail windows and cyclocross grit.