What is the weather usually like on race day for the Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Rolling Meadows, IL, February race mornings typically start near 26°F and warm to around 44°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 1 of the last 10 years.

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Greater Chicago

Rolling Meadows, IL

Sat, Feb 27, 2027

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When

Saturday, February 27th, 2027

Where

Busse Woods Grove 28-30, Rolling Meadows IL

Distances

1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half

Typical weather

26–44°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2026

29–60°F

dry

2025

33–47°F

dry

2024

50–70°F

dry

2023

33–59°F

rain

2022

25–43°F

dry

2021

31–46°F

dry

2020

19–30°F

dry

2019

14–33°F

dry

2018

36–60°F

dry

2017

28–50°F

dry

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About this race

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!