Big Creek State Park, Polk City IA
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
🍀 Join the Fun!
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.
🎁 Event Highlights
- Great swag: designer shirt, custom medal
- Timing: chip-timing, live results and awards
- Photos: free photos, a "biggest team" contest
- Activities: kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun!
🏃♂️ Virtual Option
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 Pricing
Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
🏅 Race Registration Details
- 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 custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
👶 Kid's Dash
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!)
👥 Team Registration
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!
⏰ Registration Deadline
Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
📅 Event Details
Date: March 8, 2026
Location: Big Creek State Park, Polk City, IA
For more information and to register, visit: Time to Paddy Race
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