Clare Irish Festival Road Race

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Clare High School: 306 Schoolcrest St. Clare, MI 48617, Clare MI

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Clare Irish Festival Road Race Overview

Join us for the Clare Irish Festival Road Race on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. This will also mark the 51st year for the Clare Irish Festival!

🏫 Race Location

Start Point: Clare High School
Address: 306 Schoolcrest Ave. Clare, MI 48617

🏁 Race Events and Schedule

Events: 5K Run, 10K Run, and 2 Mile Walk
10K Start Time: 9:00 AM
5K Start Time: 9:05 AM
2 Mile Walk Start Time: 9:15 AM

📅 Registration Details

Early Packet Pick-Up: 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026
Race Day Registration: 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM on March 14th, 2026
Online Registration Ends: 11:59 PM on March 11th, 2026
Entry Fee: $25 before March 11th, $30 thereafter

🏃‍♀️ Free Kid's Run

Event Time: 10:45 AM
Distance: 1/2 mile
Registration: Until 10:15 AM on race day
Rewards: T-shirt, medal, and coupon for a cookie

🔍 Extra Information

Changing Facilities: Available at Clare High School
No Refunds: No refunds will be issued
Dog Policy: Participants may not run with dogs
Stroller Policy: Strollers welcome, but start at the back of the line for safety

🙏 Special Thanks

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, Witbeck's Family Foods, and Precision Screenprinting.

📞 Contact Information

For more information, please contact the race directors:

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

🌐 Additional Resources

Clare Irish Festival Info: Visit Here
Facebook Page: Like Us!

🏅 Road Race Maps

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

🏆 Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Age groups are listed below. Plaques will be awarded to the overall top finishing male and females, top finishing male/female master's (Age 50 & Over), and top finishing Male/Female Youth (Ages 14 & Under). No awards will be given out for the 2 mile walk. The awards presentation will take place at 11 AM in the Clare High School gym.

👥 Age Groups for Awards

12 And Under
13-15
16-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80 & Up

📝 Waiver Information

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.