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Fall Frolic 5K & Pumpkin Path Run
Enjoy a Michiana tradition with a competitive, chip-timed, flat and fast run through Mishawaka's Edison Lakes and the tree-lined Winding Brook Park neighborhood -- offering a great chance for a PR! Age group awards will be presented. Kid's can stay active with the 200-meter kids fun run on the front lawn of the Montessori Academy campus. Runners who complete this festive fall-themed kids run will earn their very own mini pumpkin prize. Annually, Fall Frolic benefits children at the Montessori classroom at the South Bend…
Find out more »EctoFest 5k Zombie Trail Run
Run while Zombies try to eat your brains!! Runners will run this fun 5k with belt flags which our "zombies" will try to snatch as you run past. Winners in several categories, including "Still Alive" and "Running Dead!" Course will be on two trails at the beautiful Bonneyville Mill County Park near Bristol, Indiana. Run starts near the Briar Patch Shelter along County Road 8. Proceeds will benefit Elkhart Civic Theatre at the Bristol Opera House, one of the country's…
Find out more »Haunted Hilly Half, Terrible 10K, Frightening 5K, Monster Mile
Boo ha ha, enter at your own risk! This is a fun event with serious hills—making the finish a real treat! Add a costume to avoid the headless horseman! With four different distances, this spooktacular race has something for everyone. All races start and finish at Bonneyville Mill County Park in Bristol, IN. Proceeds to benefit Elkhart County Down Syndrome Support Group.
Find out more »2019 Run to the Center of the World
Events: Half Marathon, 5K run/walk NEW TROY, MI—A great time of year to run a cool half. The route is on quiet and scenic rural roads and is hosted by the Friends of New Troy to support the New Troy Community Center. All finishers will receive a carved wooden medal. There will also be a free breakfast and prizes for largest team, longest distance traveled and best costume. Half start: 8am, 5K start: 10am
Find out more »Race to Save Lives
Join the Suicide Prevention Center at United Health Services for the 2019 Race to Save Lives. Founded in 2008, the Race to Save Lives (formerly Stayin' Afloat) was started by South Bend Police Departments Cpl. Chris Krueger in memory of his sister, Amy Ellaine. The race features a 5K and 10K run and a 3K Walk for Hope for survivors of a suicide loss. All skill levels and ages are welcome. We encourage and welcome running clubs, track team members…
Find out more »Turkey Stampede
A family event for a family day! Get a little fresh air before the big meal--this is a low key event that promises to get participants back home to their day! It's a chip-timed race for the competitive at heart, is also most welcoming to those walking a gentle pace with their dogs. It's a community event that helps the local homeless shelter- a perfect fit for Thanksgiving!
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Run
For 38 years the Niles-Buchanan YMCA has hosted a Thanksgiving Day Run in the community. It has become a tradition for many people who live or visit the Niles-Buchanan area at Thanksgiving. Last year, nearly 2,200 people from over 30 states participated in the 10k Run, 5k Run/Walk, or the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run. Proceeds from the Thanksgiving Day Run support the Y's Annual Campaign which supports youth programming as well as financial support to families through membership scholarships.…
Find out more »Ugly Sweater 5K Run
Join the Elkhart Education Foundation for the tackiest event in town! The annual Ugly Sweater 5K Run and 1 Mile Sweater Stroll is a fun-filled event for the entire family! Even your leashed dog is welcome to join us (don't forget your furry friend's ugly sweater too!). Take pics with Santa and his reindeer! Enjoy hot-chocolate and Christmas cookies at the finish line! Ice skating, live music and much, much more! Prizes awarded for best dressed as well as fastest…
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