Imagine how great you feel when you have completed a work out. That good tired feeling. What images of yourself come to mind when you perform an act of kindness for others? Do you feel warm, heroic, accomplished? All of the above and more? The IRISH I Was Faster will help you get that good tired feeling and generate a sense of selflessness. As runners and walkers, we know that sports keeps us healthy and teaches us many life lessons. YOU can support young people to stay healthy and learn important life lessons through sports. The "IRISH" I Was Faster is a 4K Run/Walk that supports the Imlay City Athletic Boosters. The Athletic Boosters works to support the athletes of the Imlay City Schools. Funds from this race will be used to provide for team needs such as gear, uniforms, equipment, and the HUDL system so that they have the tools needed to be successful to excel in the sport they are participating in. HUDL provides video review and performance analysis tools for sports teams and athletes at every level. This race will take you around the Imlay City Schools from the high school where the athletes spend their school day as well as the Middle School, Weston St. Elementary and Borland Elementary. The route will also take you through the baseball grounds, track and football field. As a participant you will have the opportunity to see the grounds and buildings that you are providing support for. Most people struggle with the amount of races to choose from, at the IRISH our fun and welcoming volunteers ensure your anxiety on race day is only those pre-race jitters. At the IRISH you will feel like your are competing in your own hometown.
We have our 2026 Medal! Sign up today to be able to hang one of these on your medal rack! Both 4K and 1K participants will receive acknowledgment that you got off the couch on a Saturday morning.
As a racer you are always out there giving your all and that is why we want to reward you with a prize if you place in the top 3 of your age group. There will be an overall male and female finisher award for the 4K Run and an overall walker award. Reminder walkers CAN NOT RUN. These winners will not receive age group placings. The age groups will be as follows with Male, Female split for the 4K Run and NEW FOR 2025 Male/Female split awards for 4K Walk. Reminder walkers CAN NOT run. 13 & Unde
2.5 Miles: T-Shirt
0.62 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 Miles | $30.00 | Apr 16 | Dec 20 |
| $35.00 | Dec 21 | Mar 12 | |
| $30.00 | Mar 13 | Mar 20 | |
| 0.62 Miles | $20.00 | Apr 16 | Mar 12 |
| $15.00 | Mar 13 | Mar 20 |
We know that sometimes race day can be stressful because of the excitement it brings. That is why we would like to help you know where to park so that you have one less item to worry about. Below is a map to guide you once you arrive at the "IRISH" I Was Faster 4K. Blue indicates race staff/volunteer parking ONLY. This parking will be close to the timing mats so we want to minimize traffic in the area so that no critical component of the race is damaged. GREEN: Please feel free to park i
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 140 | 26:24 | 15:59 |
| 2024 | 130 | 28:56 | 14:45 |
| 2023 | 150 | 27:30 | 14:54 |
DIRECT LINK TO MAP MY RUN AT THE BOTTOM OF RACE PAGE. FLAT AND FAST!!!! This 4K (2.5 Mile) course begins and ends in front of the Imlay City High School and is intended to allow you to view the schools and some of the athletic areas you are generously supporting. Thank you for choosing to support the student athletes of Imlay City Schools. You will run north along the back side of Weston Elementary and the Middle School. The course then takes you along a gravel road that lets you view the baseba
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