Bacon Around the Bend
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Event Overview
The Bacon Around the Bend 5K is a running and walking event taking place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana. It is organized by the Family Justice Center and is noted as the 9th annual edition.
Course and Features
The event covers a distance of 5K. The route is described as a scenic downtown course. A feature is a bacon station located at the halfway point. The finish line party is hosted at Corby's Irish Pub, where bacon-themed snacks are offered to all finishers. Participants aged 21 and over can also get a signature Bacon Bloody Mary. The event is explicitly noted as a family fun run and is not a timed race.
Registration Details
Registration fees are tiered by age:
- Adults: $40 (includes race shirt, a drink ticket, and admission to the finish line party)
- Ages 13-20: $25 (includes race shirt and admission to the finish line party)
- Ages 4-12: $10 (includes race shirt and admission to the finish line party) Children aged three and under are free. Strollers are welcome, and costumes are encouraged.
Beneficiary
The event serves as an opportunity for the Family Justice Center (FJC) to share its mission of providing help, healing, and hope to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and their families. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
