Run For the Trees / Happy Little 5k at Mississinewa Lake

Inspired by “Happy Painter” Bob Ross’ love of the outdoors, Indiana State Parks and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF) are partnering with the Michigan DNR to stage the virtual Run for the Trees / Happy Little (Virtual) 5K between Earth Day and Arbor Day.

The virtual event was started in 2020 by the Michigan DNR, which is inviting other states to participate this year. In Indiana, proceeds will be used to fund projects at Indiana State Parks related to forest health, tree planting, invasive species removal, and other stewardship-related projects through the INRF.

Registered participants interested in gathering as a group will meet at Mississinewa Lake’s beach parking lot on Arbor Day (April 28), and walk/run at 1 p.m. All participants, through online registration, will receive a keepsake Happy Little T-shirt, a commemorative race bib number, and a finisher’s medal, similar to what participants in an in-person event traditionally get. The registration fee of $34 also includes shipping and handling.

Mississinewa’s participants are asked to wear their Bob Ross shirts.

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