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Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k

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15601 Sweedler Road, Manhattan IL

Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Race Description

Welcome to Irish Fest: In cooperation with the Irish American Society of County Will, the Prairie State Road Runners proudly presents the annual Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k. This unique race starts a parade, runs along the parade route, and is included with festival activities. After competing on a fast and flat road race course, runners get admission to the main tent for awards, food and beverages.

Sweeper Information

  • Sweeper: There will be a Sweeper at the race that will maintain a 20-minute per mile pace.
  • Stay Ahead: Please stay ahead of the sweeper to be guaranteed an official time at the finish.
  • Course Marshals: Course marshals will be on course until the sweeper passes them.

Awards

  • Distribution: We will hand out overall and age group winner awards in the main festival tent starting at around 12:30 pm until around 3 pm.
  • Unpicked Awards: Any awards not picked up on race day can be picked at Fitness Premier Manhattan on Monday, March 9, between 5 pm and 7 pm.
  • Trophy Categories: Overall male and female winners will receive trophies. Overall Master male and female (40 and over) will receive trophies.
  • Additional Medals: All other age groups will receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Parking

  • Limited Parking: Because of the parade, parking in town is very limited.
  • Recommended Parking: We strongly advise all race participants to park at the Metra station at 15601 W. Sweedler.
  • Bus Service: Bus service at the Metra Station begins at 9:30am, with the last bus leaving for the start line at 10:30am.
  • Race Start Location: The race begins at the intersection of North and Thelma streets near St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup

  • Packet Pickup Time: The Metra station is also the designated area for race day packet pickup starting at 8:30 am.
  • Bus Service: Bus service from the Metra station to the starting line will be provided.
  • Registration Deadline: ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10:00AM ON RACE DAY OR IF RACE HITS CAPACITY.

Early Packet Pickup

  • Location: Race packets may be picked up on Friday at Fitness Premier in Manhattan from 1 pm until 8 pm.
  • Festival Buttons: When registering for the race, you will have the option to purchase additional festival buttons at the special pre-sale price of $10 each.
  • Accuracy: Though we strive for accuracy, please make sure you receive the correct amount of festival buttons before leaving the fitness center.

Shuttle Service

  • Start Time: Shuttle bus service begins at 9:30am with the last bus scheduled to leave Metra Station at 10:30am.
  • Warm-Up Run: If you miss the bus, you will have a one-mile warm-up run from the lot to the starting line.
  • Gear Check: There will be no gear check, so please leave your extra things in your car.
  • Return Bus: After the race, a bus at Anna McDonald school takes you back to the Metra parking lot, with the last bus leaving at 12:30pm.

The Race

  • Start Line Location: Start line is at Thelma Ave and North St.
  • Finish Line Location: The finish line is at Second St and Eastern Ave.
  • Timing: There will be timing mats at the start and finish!

Post-Race Party

  • Finisher Snacks: Snacks and water will be available at the finish line.
  • Main Tent Activities: Participants will want to make their way to the main festival tent for hot sandwiches, beer, and other beverages for purchase.
  • Live Entertainment: The post-race party and awards will be inside the main tent featuring live music, Irish dancing, and a bagpipe performance!
  • Beverage Coupon: All race participants will receive a coupon on their race bib to redeem for a free beer or non-alcoholic beverage.

Volunteers Needed

  • Volunteer Registration: Register as a volunteer and receive an Irish Fest Admission Button.
  • No Sweat: You don’t even have to break a sweat!

Race Shirts

  • Ordering Time: Race shirts are ordered about a month before race day.
  • Extra Shirts: We will order extra shirts, but if you register closer to race day, extra shirts will be on a first come first basis.
  • Available Inventory: Based on available inventory when you register.

Race URL

For more information, visit Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k.

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