Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy

Race Start Times

• Kids Dash 5 & Under: 6:35 PM
• Kids Dash 6 & Over: 6:45 PM
• 5K: 7:00 PM

About This Event

The 2026 Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy will be held on Thursday, July 30, in Historic Dublin to kick off the Dublin Irish Festival weekend. This event will be limited to 1,100 registrants in the 5K, and 75 registrants in each of our age-specific Kids Dash races. All races have sold out the last three years, so don’t delay and miss your chance on the fun!

The event features a down-and-back course through Historic Dublin, with a finish lined with spectators, followed by a post-race party and concert until 9 p.m.!

Participant Benefits

All 5K participants receive the following with their registration:

• High-quality event t-shirt: (unisex)
• Official finisher medal:
• One-day ticket: to the Dublin Irish Festival
• One (1) beer: from our beverage sponsor (must be 21 and over)
  • Non-alcoholic beverage option will be provided to those not of age

Post-Race Celebration

Once you cross the finish line, the celebration continues at the post-race party and concert! There is no gear check at this event, and IDs are required to receive/purchase any alcohol after the race.

Start the Festival weekend early with drinks, food, and Irish music! Stay tuned for more details about the post-race party and concert.

Race Information Link

For more details and registration, visit the official race page: Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash.