Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade 5K Run/Walk: 11th Annual
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Atlanta, Georgia
- Price $33.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and festive celebrations at the 11th Annual Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026! This exciting event takes place in the heart of Atlanta, Fulton, and offers a fantastic opportunity to join fellow parade enthusiasts in a spirited 5K. The race kicks off in front of Fado's Pub Midtown on Peachtree Street and winds through the vibrant Midtown area and scenic Piedmont Park, finishing right on the parade route along historic Peachtree Street.
Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ, free beer for those 21 and over, and delicious snacks before the parade festivities begin. Don't miss your chance to experience this unique blend of running and celebration—spots filled up quickly last year, so be sure to register early! Enjoy premium parade viewing after the race, and take advantage of Fado's all-day St. Paddy's celebration with live music, Irish dancers, and no cover charge until noon. Lace up your running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of community, cheer, and green festivities!
Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere complete with a DJ, free beer for those 21 and over, and delicious snacks before the parade festivities begin. Don't miss your chance to experience this unique blend of running and celebration—spots filled up quickly last year, so be sure to register early! Enjoy premium parade viewing after the race, and take advantage of Fado's all-day St. Paddy's celebration with live music, Irish dancers, and no cover charge until noon. Lace up your running shoes and join us for an unforgettable day of community, cheer, and green festivities!
Organiser's Description
Join fellow parade revelers and runners for the Official 11th Annual St. Patrick's Parade [https://atlantastpats.com/parade-info/] 5K! Run or walk before one of the country's oldest St. Patricks 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.
Sign up early if! We sold out last year.
The 5K starts and finishes in front of Fado's Pub Midtown on Peachtree St. 1 free beer for 21 and over participants when finished. DJ, beer, snacks leading up to the parade right in front of the pub!
T-SHIRT BIB PICK UP: Thurs 3/12 FADO PUB MIDTOWN 5-7pm Fri 3/13 BIG PEACH MIDTOWN 11:30am-1pm. 3/14 FADO PUB MIDTOWN (race start) 8:30-9:30am
BIG PEACH RUNNING CLUB MIDTOWN [https://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/locations/midtown/]: Tuesday evening group run: group run/course preview on Tuesday 3/10 at 6:30pm.
Then at 12PM, Midtown goes green for the annual Atlanta St. Patricks Day Parade. Enjoy our premium parade viewing area on Peachtree Street and all the sights + sounds youll 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 at get validation for $2 charge.
FADO [https://www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta-midtown-st-patricks-day]: Outdoor Festival Starts at 12pm on Saturday, March 14th. Parade Watch Party from 12pm-4pm Irish Dancers 4pm-5pm
Live Music ALL DAY LONG No Cover Charge until 12PM
Sign up early if! We sold out last year.
The 5K starts and finishes in front of Fado's Pub Midtown on Peachtree St. 1 free beer for 21 and over participants when finished. DJ, beer, snacks leading up to the parade right in front of the pub!
T-SHIRT BIB PICK UP: Thurs 3/12 FADO PUB MIDTOWN 5-7pm Fri 3/13 BIG PEACH MIDTOWN 11:30am-1pm. 3/14 FADO PUB MIDTOWN (race start) 8:30-9:30am
BIG PEACH RUNNING CLUB MIDTOWN [https://www.bigpeachrunningco.com/locations/midtown/]: Tuesday evening group run: group run/course preview on Tuesday 3/10 at 6:30pm.
Then at 12PM, Midtown goes green for the annual Atlanta St. Patricks Day Parade. Enjoy our premium parade viewing area on Peachtree Street and all the sights + sounds youll 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 at get validation for $2 charge.
FADO [https://www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta-midtown-st-patricks-day]: Outdoor Festival Starts at 12pm on Saturday, March 14th. Parade Watch Party from 12pm-4pm Irish Dancers 4pm-5pm
Live Music ALL DAY LONG No Cover Charge until 12PM
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$33.80
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