In 175 days · Sat, Mar 13, 2027
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When
Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Where
1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville AL
Distances
10K · 5K
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: March 13, 2027
- Location: 1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL
- Anniversary: 49th Anniversary of the Wild Irish Run
- URL: Race Registration
Race History
- Original Name: Lake Guntersville 10,000, hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club in 1979
- Sanctioning: Course sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America
- Name Change: Rebranded as "Wild Irish Run" in 1984
- Reputation: One of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and an Alabama TopTen Event
Race Course
- 10K Course: All-paved, fast course with small rolling hills
- Scenic Route: Tour through downtown Guntersville alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville
- Certification: USATF certified course # AL12015JD
- 5K Addition: Certified 5K course implemented in the last 10 years
Awards and Amenities
- Trophies and Medals: Top three female and male finishers win trophies and medals
- Age Division Medals: Awarded to the top three finishers in each age category
- Race Packets: T-shirts and other goodies included
- Headquarters: City of Guntersville Recreation Center
Packet Pick-Up
- Date and Time: March 12, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on race day from 5:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
- Location: Recreation Center
- Contact: More info at 256-571-7590
- Start Times: 10K starts at 7:00 a.m. and 5K at around 7:05 a.m.
Course map
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