Event Description

The first-ever “IRISH I WAS FASTER”  St. Paddy’s Day Race takes place in gorgeous historic downtown Fayetteville, NC. Runners and walkers will enjoy this road race which traverses a scenic downtown and lots of St. Patrick’s Day fun!

If you can’t make it to the defined course, you can still participate virtually anytime and anywhere you’d like between March 13-21. Wear your green and race the leprechaun to the end of the rainbow.

All race participants will earn an “IRISH I WAS FASTER” tee-shirt.

Prove you are the fastest leprechaun in the pack and earn a luck-filled medal. The top three race finishers, both male and female, will earn the coveted “Lucky Charm” medal.  

Two types of races:

5K: This USATF certified course highlights Downtown Fayetteville’s gorgeous site, or run a virtual 5K on your own at a place of your choosing.

100-yard dash: Designed for anyone that wants to support the organization, burn 10-calories, get a free tee shirt!