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Sunburst Races
South Bend 2026
SPORTS INFOS — 42nd edition. St. Joseph River · Downtown South Bend · Notre Dame country. Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 5K Walk · Beacon Children's Hospital · KeyBank · 10,000 runners.
Results — 42nd Sunburst Races 2026
Official results via RunSignup — Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Fitness Walk — Saturday May 30, 2026, Century Center, 120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46601. 42nd edition. Presented by KeyBank. RaceJoy live tracking available.
Results — RunSignup → 🌐 sunburstraces.org →South Bend, Indiana — 42 years of Sunburst
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the streets of South Bend fill once again with thousands of determined runners and walkers for the 42nd Sunburst Races. All events start and finish at the Century Center (120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) in downtown South Bend, Indiana. Choose from four distances: the Half Marathon, 10K run, 5K run or 5K fitness walk. The scenic course winds through downtown South Bend, along the beautiful St. Joseph River and through vibrant local neighborhoods — flat and fast at approximately 725 feet elevation, ideal for personal records. Sunburst is the region's largest race, welcoming nearly 10,000 runners and walkers from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and across the Midwest. Presented by KeyBank. Every entry supports Beacon Children's Hospital.
The four events
Downtown South Bend, along the scenic St. Joseph River. Aid stations: Northside Trail @ 20th (x2), Northside & 36th (x2), Wall St., Sunnyside & South, St. Louis & Cedar (x2). Flat and fast — ideal for PRs and Boston Qualifier attempts. Parts include out-and-back sections.
Tree-lined streets, downtown South Bend. Aid stations: Wall St., Sunnyside & South, St. Louis & Cedar (x2). Perfect stepping stone between 5K and half marathon. Flat course ideal for first-time 10K finishers and seasoned runners chasing time goals.
The perfect entry point into Sunburst. Aid station: Sunnyside & South. Great for first-timers, corporate teams, families running together. One of the Midwest's most popular community 5Ks — whether you're racing for time or just celebrating the moment.
The most inclusive Sunburst event. Strollers, joggers, wagons and baby carriers are welcome. Babies to age 5 join for free. Walk at your own pace through downtown South Bend. Every step supports Beacon Children's Hospital.
« Race weekend often feels like a cherished reunion — where old and new friends connect, celebrate and encourage each other while making memories together. We are proud to be our region's largest race. Regardless of our size, you will feel the warm welcome of our hometown. And when you register with us, you're not just registering for yourself — you're registering to help sick and injured babies and children. » — sunburst.beaconhealthsystem.org
The course — Downtown South Bend & St. Joseph River
Half Marathon (13.1 mi) — Downtown South Bend → along scenic St. Joseph River → residential neighborhoods → Mishawaka (Indiana) sections → return downtown. Out-and-back elements. Aid stations at Northside Trail (20th St.), Northside & 36th, Wall St., Sunnyside & South, St. Louis & Cedar. Famous for "Hallelujah Hill" — a steep climb en route. Flat overall at 725ft elevation.
10K (6.2 mi) — Downtown to Wall St. → Sunnyside & South → St. Louis & Cedar → back to Century Center.
5K (3.1 mi) — Downtown neighborhoods → Sunnyside & South → back to Century Center. One aid station.
5K Fitness Walk — Same route as 5K run, not timed. Strollers, wagons and baby carriers welcome. Free for ages 0-5.
Event summary — May 30, 2026
| Event | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon MEDAL PR COURSE | 13.1 miles · 21.1km | Min. age 10 · St. Joseph River · Hallelujah Hill · ~725ft elev. · Aid stations x8 |
| 10K Run MEDAL | 6.2 miles · 10km | Min. age 6 · Flat · Downtown neighborhoods · Aid stations x4 |
| 5K Run MEDAL KEYBANK | 3.1 miles · 5km | Min. age 6 · Timed · Corporate teams welcome · Aid station x1 |
| 5K Fitness Walk MEDAL NOT TIMED | 3.1 miles · 5km | All ages · Strollers/wagons/baby carriers welcome · Free ages 0-5 · Walk your pace |