The Murphysboro St. Patrick's Day Celebration 5K Walk/Run is back for 2026! WHEN Saturday, March 14th, 2026 Check-In & Same Day Registration: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Race starts at 9:00 AM WHERE Check-In & Same Day Registration: Brews Brothers Event Room Starting Line: Walnut and 11th Streets Finish Line: Chestnut and 11th Streets Course maps will be available at the event. REGISTRATION & PRICING PRE-REGISTER, ONLINE ONLY : Now thru March 13th, 2026 FLASH SALE!!! ONE WEEK ONLY!!! Register online now thru 3/10/26 for a deeply discounted entry fee of $25 per participant!! After 3/10: pre-register online and save $10 off your entry fee vs Same-Day Registration. SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 ~ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM $40 entry fee per participant A $5 discount applied for: River to River Runners Members Ages 12 & younger Ages 60 & older Entry fees can be paid in Cash or Card - WE ACCEPT CARDS & MOST TOUCHLESS PAYMENT METHODS! CHECK-IN Saturday, March 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Brews Brothers Taproom Event Room AWARDS Trophies presented to overall best times in: Female Walk Male Walk Female Run Male Run In addition, Medals will be presented to our Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in each age category. All participants 17 & younger, not receiving a Trophy or Medal, will receive a Souvenir Race Coin. AGE CATEGORIES Walk 29 & Under 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 & Over (First Place Only Awarded) Run 14 & Under 15 - 19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 & Over (First Place Only Awarded)
5K: 2025 St Patrick's Day 5K Giveaway
3.1 Miles: 2022 St Patrick's Day 5K Gaiter & Cinch Backpack
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Mar 4 | Mar 11 |
| $35.00 | Mar 11 | Mar 14 | |
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 18 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | 32:42 | 20:11 |
| 2024 | 84 | 33:14 | 19:49 |
| 2023 | 82 | 40:12 | 19:53 |
| 2022 | 84 | 34:38 | 21:25 |
| 2020 | 61 | 34:24 | 16:45 |
| 2019 | 142 | 34:48 | 20:05 |
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