Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade 5K Run/Walk: 11th Annual

🍀 Race Overview

Join fellow parade revelers and runners for the Official 11th Annual St. Patrick's Parade 5K! Run or walk before one of the country's oldest St. Patrick’s Parades, the route begins and finishes on Peachtree Road and winds through Midtown, Piedmont Park and finishes on the parade route on historic Peachtree Street! This unique race and lively post-race parade is not to be missed.

🗓️ When & Where

• Date: March 14, 2026
• Time: 5K starts at 8:30 AM
• Location: 933 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA
• Finish Line: In front of Fado's Pub Midtown

🏃‍♂️ Registration Info

Sign up early if! We sold out last year.

• T-shirt bib pick up:
  • Thurs 3/12 at Fado Pub Midtown 5-7 PM
  • Fri 3/13 at Big Peach Midtown 11:30 AM-1 PM
  • Sat 3/14 at Fado Pub Midtown (race start) 8:30-9:30 AM

👟 Training & Group Runs

Big Peach Running Club Midtown: Tuesday evening group run: course preview on Tuesday 3/10 at 6:30 PM.

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

Then at 12 PM, Midtown goes green for the annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Enjoy our premium parade viewing area on Peachtree Street and all the sights + sounds you’ll experience. After the 5K you can watch the Parade at Fado's and if you're there still by noon you will not be charged a cover charge to stay for the afternoon for their St Paddy's celebration going on all day. Also, park at Fado parking and get validation for $2 charge.

🍻 Fado Festival Details

Fado: Outdoor Festival Starts at 12 PM on Saturday, March 14th. Parade Watch Party from 12 PM-4 PM, Irish Dancers from 4 PM-5 PM. Live Music ALL DAY LONG with No Cover Charge until 12 PM.