Running Wild

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 3K Wacky Scavenger Hunt Walk is on similar, relatively flat surfaces. Proceeds benefit park facilities, programs and bus transportation to the parks for school programs. (Every three registrations fund a school bus!) Free food and beverages will be available after the race. Awards for the top 3 finishers in each age category, disposable chip timers, and technical t-shirts for participants are all new this year! Dogs allowed on 6-ft leash for the WALK ONLY. Individuals or families with leashed dogs will begin at the back of the walk start. The event is organized by the St. Joseph County Parks Foundation and St. Joseph County Parks.

Click here for Online Registration

Mail In Registration Form	Family/Individual Sponsorship Form
Course Map	Corporate Sponsorship Form

Registrant Confirmations (for on-line registrants only)

Race/Walk Start: 9 am.

Age categories for 5K Run:
14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years & older.

Registration:
Online registration ends Thursday, August 15th at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Mail-in registrations must be post-marked no later than August 8th.

Age categories for 5K Run:

14 years & younger, 15-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years & older.

Pre-Registration Fees:

$25.00 - 5K Run with technical race t-shirt
$20.00 - 5K Run without t-shirt
$15.00 - 3K Walk individual registration*
$35.00 - 3K Walk Wild Herd Discount for 3-4 participants of any age*

Day-Of Registration Fees:

$25.00 - 5K Run without t-shirt
$20.00 - 3K Walk individual
$40.00 – 3K Walk Wild Herd

* T-shirts not included in registration. Additional t-shirts may be available in the Red Barn for $10.00 the day of the event.

Day-Of Pickup & Registration:

August 17th in the St. Patrick’s County Park Red Barn from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m.

Race T-shirts:
Our premium technical race t-shirts are made to keep you cool while you’re sweating it out on the trail. Shirts are available for pre-registered 5K Run participants, and may be available to purchase the day of the event.

Awards and Giveaways:
The top three male and female runners in each age category, and the top overall male and female, will receive a custom “2013 Running Wild” medal. The top overall male and female will also receive a pint of homemade, pure Bendix Woods maple syrup. All 3K Walk participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion and a free pass to use at the parks at a later date. Children will also be able to pick a fun nature prize.

All event participants will have the chance to win random prizes from great local vendors. Everyone will also receive a goodie bag stuffed with GU Energy Gel samples, race flyers, a County Parks gate entry pass, and much more!

Pledges:
Please go the extra mile and collect additional contributions to help support St. Joseph County Parks facilities, trails and programs! (Participation in fundraising is not required, but greatly appreciated.)

Thank You to our Sponsors: