Wild Irish Run

🍀 Race Overview

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Location: 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL
• Race URL: Wild Irish Run
• Anniversary: 48th Anniversary

🏅 Race History

• Originally Named: “The Wild Irish Run” was called the Lake Guntersville 10,000 hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club in 1979.
• Sanctioned: This course became sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America and added .2 miles to become an official 10K course.
• Saint Patrick’s Day: In 1984, the race was held on Saint Patrick’s Day and subtitled “1984 Saint Patrick’s Wild Irish Run.”
• Reputation: One of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and an Alabama Top Ten Event in past years.

🏞️ Course Details

• 10K Course: An all-paved fast course with small rolling hills through downtown Guntersville and scenic Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL12015JD).
• 5K Course: Implemented in the last 10 years, certified all-paved surface that takes you through a scenic trail along Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL19009JE).
• Host: Now hosted by the City of Guntersville Recreation Department held on or closest Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day.
• Start Times: 10K at 7:00 a.m. sharp and 5K at/around 7:05 a.m.

🏆 Awards and Packet Information

• Trophies: Top three overall female and male finishers will win the Wild Irish Run trophy and medal.
• Age Division Medals: Awarded to the top three female and male finishers.
• Race Packet: T-shirts and other goodies provided in your race packet.
• Packet Pick-Up: At the recreation center on March 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on race day from 5:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.

📞 Contact Information

• Headquarters: City of Guntersville Recreation Center
• Phone: More info at 256-571-7590.