Clare Irish Festival Road Race

Event Overview

Join us for the Clare Irish Festival Road Race on Saturday, March 13th, 2027. This will also mark the 52nd year for the Clare Irish Festival!

Race Details

• Location: Clare High School, 306 Schoolcrest Ave. Clare, MI 48617
• Events: 5K Run, 10K Run, 2 Mile Walk
• Start Times: 10K Run at 9:00am, 5K Run at 9:05am, 2 Mile Walk at 9:15am
• Features: Chip timing, free pancake breakfast for participants, T-Shirts for the first 400 registrants

Registration Information

• Packet Pick-up: 6:00-8:00pm, March 12th, 2027 at Clare High School Cafeteria
• Race Day Registration: 7:15am - 8:45am, March 13th, 2027
• Online Registration End: 11:59pm on March 10th, 2027
• Entry Fees: $25 if registered by 3/10/2027, $30 after

Kid's Run

• Time: 10:30am - 10:45am on race day
• Distance: 1/2 mile
• Registration: On the morning of the race until 10:15am
• Inclusions: T-Shirt, medal, and goodie bag from J.T. Farms of Clare

Additional Information

• Changing Facilities: Available at Clare High School
• Walking Participants: No time recorded for those walking the 10K Run
• Dog Policy: Participants may not run or walk with dogs
• Breakfast Tickets: Available for $5 between 9:30am - 10:45am

Course Information

The 10K Course will be the same as in previous years. The 5K Race and 2 Mile Walk will follow the updated courses that were first used in 2026.

Race Map Links

• 5K Run Map: 5K Run Map
• 10K Run Map: 10K Run Map
• 2 Mile Walk Map: 2 Mile Walk Map

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Plaques will be awarded to the overall top finishing male and female, top finishing male/female master's (Age 50 & Over), and top finishing Male/Female Youth (Ages 14 & Under). The awards presentation will take place at 11am in the Clare High School gym.

Sponsors

A big thank you goes out to our race sponsors: MyMichigan Health, Mercantile Bank, Clare Family Fitness, Clare Hometown Chiropractic, Jay's Sporting Goods, JT Farms, Subway of Clare, Members First Credit Union, Blackburn RV & Trailer Service, and Witbeck's Family Foods.

Contact Information

• Kyle McKown: kmckown@clare.k12.mi.us (517) 581-0810
• Adam Burhans: aburhans@clare.k12.mi.us (989) 400-2130

Additional Links

• Clare Irish Festival Information: Clare Irish Festival Information
• Facebook Page: Clare Irish Festival Road Race Facebook
• Results: Results, Race-MRM Results

Waiver

I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limited to: falls, contact with other participants or spectators or animals, the effects of the weather, traffic, and conditions of the race course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of this entry being accepted, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Clare Irish Festival Road Race, sponsors, supporters, officials, the race directors and volunteers, Clare Public Schools, and the City of Clare from all claims or liabilities of any kind that may arise on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I agree that my photo may be taken and used without my consent and without compensation. Thank you.