Bacon Around the Bend 5K
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 20, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Bacon Around the Bend 5K is a family-friendly 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk in South Bend on June 19, 2027, starting at 8:00 a.m. It is organized by the Family Justice Center, and its most recent edition was billed as the eighth annual. The scenic course runs through downtown and features a one-of-a-kind aid station at the halfway point.
Finishers can enjoy bacon-themed snacks and festive drinks such as a Bacon Bloody Mary at the post-race celebration. The event raises awareness of and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Registration includes a race T-shirt and entry to the finish-line party, with prices varying by age. Costumes are encouraged and strollers are welcome.
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