15601 Sweedler Road, Manhattan IL
Saturday, March 6th, 2027
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.
The Metra station is also the designated area for race day packet pickup starting at 8:30 am with bus service from there to the starting line. ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 10:00 AM ON RACE DAY OR IF RACE HITS CAPACITY.
Race packets may be picked up on Friday at Fitness Premier in Manhattan from 1 pm until 8 pm. When registering for the race, you will have the option to purchase additional festival buttons at the special pre-sale price of $10 each. Though we strive for accuracy, please make sure you receive the correct amount of festival buttons before leaving the fitness center. The buttons are good for admission to the festival that same evening, so you may want to plan to get your packet early.
Start line is at Thelma Ave and North St. The finish line is at Second St and Eastern Ave. There will be timing mats at the start and finish!
Snacks and water will be available at the finish line: however, participants will want to make their way to the main festival tent, where they will find hot sandwiches, beer, and other beverages for purchase. The post-race party and awards will be inside the main tent, where there will be live music, Irish dancing, and a bagpipe performance! All race participants will receive a coupon on their race bib to redeem for a free beer or non-alcoholic beverage. Soft drinks will be available at the PSRR booth as non-alcoholic drinks.
Overall male and female winners will receive trophies. Overall Master male and female (40 and over) will receive trophies. All other age groups will receive medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Age groups are: 14 and Under: and 5-year age groups beginning with 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc. to 80 and over. All participants that are 14 and under will receive a participation award at the finish line.
Register as a volunteer and receive an Irish Fest Admission Button. You don't even have to break a sweat!
Race shirts are ordered about a month before race day. We will order extra shirts, but if you register closer to race day, extra shirts will be on a first come first basis, based on available inventory when you register.
For more details, please visit the Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k page.
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