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Sunburst Races
Sunburst Races is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in South Bend, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 29, 2027
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 29, 2027
- Location
- South Bend, Indiana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sunburst.beaconhealthsystem.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Sunburst Races
A 40+ year tradition winding through downtown South Bend and along the St. Joseph River, drawing runners from across the Midwest and benefiting Beacon Children's Hospital.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest races in northern Indiana; benefits Beacon Children's Hospital, having raised over $1.3 million since 2011; finishes inside Notre Dame Stadium in some years
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Sunburst Races: common questions
- When is the Sunburst Races?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 29, 2027.
- Where is the Sunburst Races held?
- In South Bend, Indiana.
- What distances does the Sunburst Races offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Sunburst Races?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Sunburst Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Sunburst Races start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Sunburst Races?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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