FLATS St. Patrick's 5K & 1.5 Mile Race

Race Overview

• Event: Forest Lake Area Trail System St. Patrick’s 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk/Run
• Date: March 17th, 2026
• Location: Dukum Inn, 111 S. Elson St. Kirksville, MO
• Time: Race begins at 5:30 PM

Race Description

Get ready to lace up your lucky running shoes and chase the leprechauns through the streets of Kirksville! The Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS) St. Patrick’s 5K & 1.5 Mile Walk/Run is back, bringing a shamrockin’ good time for a great cause. Whether you’re in it to win it or just out for some festive fun, there’s a race for everyone. Participants will enjoy a lively 5K run or a 1.5-mile walk/run, all while supporting the development and maintenance of the Forest Lake Area Trail System. Every step you take helps expand and improve local trails, creating a greener, healthier community. Dress in your best St. Paddy’s Day gear, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a festive day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy! Don’t forget to stick around for post-race celebrations at Dukum Inn, where we’ll toast to your efforts—Sláinte! Register today and go for the gold (or maybe just a pot o’ medals)!

Awards & Prizes

• Entry Prizes: Every registered participant is entered to win exciting entry prizes!
• Medals: Awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group in the 5K
• Plaques: For the overall top male and female finishers in the 5K & plaque for first place 1.5 mile participant.

Packet Pick Up

• Location: Thompson Campus Center (210 S. Osteopathy, Kirksville, MO)
• Dates: March 16th from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Date: March 17th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Alternative Pickup: March 17th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM at the Dukum Inn before the race.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

• A.T. Still University
• City of Kirksville - Tourism
• Dukum Inn
• Golden Eagle Distributing
• Gordon-Motter Construction
• Hy-Vee
• KIRX / KRXL / KTUF
• New Concepts Open MRI
• Western Smokehouse Partners

For more information, visit the race page: FLATS St. Patrick's 5K & 1.5 Mile Race.