Hosted by Saint Joseph Grade School as a homage to Saint Nicolas, on his feast day in early December, the Saint Nick 6 features a 6k Run, 3k Run, 3k Walk, and the 0.06k Run Run Rudolph for first graders and younger.
This year’s race will be our 18th and will be held on Saturday, December 5th. The race starts at the grade school and participants will travel along South Bend’s scenic east bank trail north to Holy Cross College and back. Each participant will receive a long sleeve tech style shirt.
We are working closely with the City of South Bend to make sure the Saint Nick Six course is in the best condition possible. Still, mother nature always has a say. Please remember this is a fun run that brings our school and community together. Stay safe, watch your footing, and enjoy the spirit of the season.
Pre-Registered Packet Pick-up & Late Registration: Friday, December 4, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM or Saturday, December 5, from 8:00AM to 9:00AM in the Saint Joseph Ackels Life Parish Center (711 E Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN).
Run, Run, Rudolph .06K Start: 9:30AM. The race may include two heats.
6K Run/3K Run/3K Walk Start: 10:00AM (All courses will close at 11am, 1 hour from the start of the event.)
Post-Race Celebration: Immediately following the race in the Saint Joseph Parish Gymnasium.
Take home awards for the overall male winner and the overall female winner as well as the top male and top female in each age category for the 6K Run.
Age categories for 6k Run are as follows: 8 and younger, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70+. Awards will be presented to 3K Run top overall finishers and limited age groups: 8 and younger, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15+.
Professional chip timing is included.
Not intending to run or walk the event, but still want to be a part of it? We can always use volunteers! Our army of "Saint Nick's Little Helpers" will each receive a custom SN6 knit cap to show our appreciation! Sign up to VOLUNTEER HERE!
Although we love pets and babies at St. Joe, strollers and pets can pose high safety risks for participants in a setting as large as this event. Pets are not allowed at this event. Strollers are allowed on the 3K Walk, but not allowed in the 6K Run or 3K Run events. If using a stroller, please yield to all runners on the course by staying to the right.
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 0.1K
Type — Running
09:30
$0.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 3K
Type — Running
10:00
$35.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 3K
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 6K
Type — Running
10:00
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in South Bend.
Learn more about the host city, South Bend.
South Bend is in Northern Indiana. The city's name is drawn from the fact that it's situated on the southernmost bend in the St. Joseph River. Together with neighboring Mishawaka they form a continuous urban area of about 325,000 (2020). South Bend is the home of the University of Notre Dame, but is also the former home of many large companies such as Studebaker, Oliver Chilled Plow, and Singer.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Saint Nick Six.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | M. O'Connor | 12:28.631 | |
| 🥈 | Seamus Sullivan | 13:35.062 | |
| 🥉 | Mark Furkis | 13:49.193 | |
| 4 | Megan Sullivan | 14:02.624 | |
| 5 | C. McAward | 14:07.308 | |
| 6 | M. McAward | 15:05.956 | |
| 7 | J. Garrett | 15:05.976 | |
| 8 | L. Blazejewski | 15:09.164 | |
| 9 | T. Cinninger | 15:31.255 | |
| 10 | Adam Ecker | 15:38.815 | |
| 11 | Caden Angst | 15:42.838 | |
| 12 | Sean Driscoll | 15:44.907 | |
| 13 | E. Harding | 15:48.517 | |
| 14 | Anne Gentine | 15:48.959 | |
| 15 | A. Valenti | 15:56.225 | |
| 16 | Sadie Stinson | 16:06.151 | |
| 17 | Michael Stahly | 16:16.173 | |
| 18 | Wendy Angst | 16:23.839 | |
| 19 | Kate McAward | 16:52.467 | |
| 20 | Annie Palmer | 16:54.052 | |
| 21 | Amanda Ecker | 16:57.604 | |
| 22 | B. McAward | 17:00.306 | |
| 23 | Evi Sousley | 17:04.735 | |
| 24 | P. Mammolenti | 17:06.177 | |
| 25 | Tom Valenti | 17:14.223 | |
| 26 | R. Cinninger | 17:22.937 | |
| 27 | David Smith csc | 17:24.232 | |
| 28 | Enrique Lizárraga | 17:30.066 | |
| 29 | E. O'Sullivan | 17:30.383 | |
| 30 | W. Bray | 17:40.266 | |
| 31 | Claire VeNard | 17:49.02 | |
| 32 | L. Luczynski | 17:51.988 | |
| 33 | S. Jusko | 17:57.242 | |
| 34 | O. Cronin | 18:11.16 | |
| 35 | Nathaniel Utz | 18:19.099 | |
| 36 | J. Boyd | 18:19.245 | |
| 37 | Jennifer Ehren | 18:29.674 | |
| 38 | M. Dolezal | 18:38.189 | |
| 39 | J. Dolezal | 18:38.846 | |
| 40 | Tim Dolezal | 18:39.041 | |
| 41 | Lily Angst | 18:56.899 | |
| 42 | D. Mccarthy | 19:17.898 | |
| 43 | S. Lisoni | 19:17.943 | |
| 44 | Carlos Lisoni | 19:21.178 | |
| 45 | Jen Cronin | 19:23.765 | |
| 46 | Kelly Losiniecki | 19:23.784 | |
| 47 | Susan Ford | 19:41.771 | |
| 48 | C. Ford | 19:47.068 | |
| 49 | James Sullivan | 20:22.289 | |
| 50 | C. Sullivan | 20:31.893 |
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