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Sunburst Races
Sunburst Races is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in South Bend, Indiana. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- 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
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 date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- 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.
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