The Run Happy 50k (and other "happy" distances) event will take place on April 13, 2024 at Potato Creek State Park Nature Center in North Liberty, Indiana. This is a fun and relaxed event, great for walkers and runners. It is also perfect for families who want to run different distances all at at the same event!

Course routes are clearly marked and the trails are broken in. Whether you're a running veteran, or a first-time trail runner, this is an event for you!

The course is a 10k loop. 50k runners will complete 5 loops, 1/2 marathon runners 2 loops (plus a little more), 10k runners 1 loop, and the 5k a half loop. 

DISTANCES & START TIMES:

• *50k | 8:00 am, you must start your 5th and final lap by 2:30pm
• 1/2 Marathon | 8:15 am
• 10k | 8:30 am
• 5k | 8:45 am

*50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm. That  is approximately a 15-minute mile pace.

RULES & GUIDELINES

• Pets are welcome to spectate but cannot run the course with runners/walkers ("ruff!" we aren't insured for this).
• No same-day sign ups.
• Register by March 25, 2024 to receive a free race tee-shirt.
• 50k runners must start their 5th and final lap by 2:30pm.

VOLUNTEER

• Sign up to volunteer here: click this link. (use this password to sign up: RunHappy2024!)

PACKET PICK-UP

• Friday - at Fleet Feet Mishawaka from 4:00 pm to 5:45pm.
• Saturday - at Potato Creek starting at 7:30 am.

COURSE MAPS

Click to view online and to download a PDF.

• 5k Course Map
• 50k, Half and 10k Course Map

IMPORTANT NOTES

• 50k participants will receive a medal at the finish line.
• All distances will be chip-timed by Watts My Time.