BRRC 43rd St. Paddy’s Five Miler

  • Date Sun 8th March 2026
  • Time 9:00AM PDT
  • Location Spokane, Washington
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration of fitness at the 43rd St. Paddy's Five Miler on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in beautiful Spokane! This popular event, held at Spokane Community College, invites runners of all ages to take part in an exciting 5-mile race on the same scenic out-and-back route as last year. Not only is this race a great way to enjoy the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, but it also serves as an official qualifying race for 2nd seeding at Bloomsday 2026, with qualifying times set at 37:00 for women and 31:00 for men.

The festivities kick off bright and early, with registration opening at 8:00 AM, followed by a thrilling gun start at 9:00 AM. For the little ones, the "Lucky Leprechaun Jig" will take place at 10:30 AM, giving kids 6 years and under a chance to join in on the fun and earn a ribbon for their participation. The day will conclude with an awards ceremony at 11:00 AM, honoring top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group winners. Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting

Organiser's Description

Come and race, ye lads and lasses! The 2026 BRRC 43rd St. Paddy's Five Miler will be a jig of a time. By popular demand, the St. Paddy's 5 Miler is back again at Spokane Community College. The same out & back route as last year 2025. This is an official qualifying race for 2nd SEEDING at BLOOMSDAY 2026. Qualifying times: Women 37:00 and Men 31:00. AT 10:30 AM THERE WILL BE A "LUCKY LEPRECHAUN JIG" FOR KIDS 6 YEARS OLD AND UNDER. ALL RUNNERS IN THE LEPRECHAUN JIG WILL RECEIVE A RIBBON. At 11:00 am there will be an Awards ceremony: Overall Male & Female, Masters (40+) Top Male & Female. Top 3 Male & Female in age groups 0-10,11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. At 11:15 am there will be prize drawings including a $250 cash prize and other prizes. MUST be present to WIN.

NORMAL REGISTRATION:

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$35 REGISTRATION WITH UNISEX SHIRT THROUGH FEBRUARY 16TH ($3 EXTRA FOR 2XL & 3XL)

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$20 FOR RUN ONLY WITH NO SHIRT OPTION

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$20 AFTER FEBRUARY 16TH WITH NO SHIRT OPTION

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$40 DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION NO SHIRT

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ALL MAIL-IN ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 7TH

LEPRECHAUN JIG REGISTRATION:

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EVENT IS FREE FOR LUCKY LEPRECHAUN JIG FOR THOSE 6 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER

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YOUTH SHIRTS CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY FOR $15 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16TH

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ALL MAIL-IN ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 6TH

PACKET PICKUP

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 FROM 10-2:00 PM AT MUV FITNESS, 14927 E. SPRAGUE

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH,DAY OF RACE, AT 8:00 AM AT SCC.

THE START

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REST ROOMS PROVIDED IN THE GYMNASIUM BUILDING

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THE RACE WILL OFFER A GUN START AT 9:00 AM.

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KIDS, 6 YEARS AND UNDER, CAN RUN THE LUCKY LEPRECHAUN JIG (APPROX. 50 METERS) THAT WILL START AT 10:30 AM.

THE FINISH

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THERE WILL BE WATER AT THE FINISH LINE AND AT THE TURN AROUND

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TOP MALE AND FEMALE, TOP MASTERS (40+) MALE AND FEMALE AWARDS

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TOP 3 IN AGE GROUPS MALE & FEMALE: 0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

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STAY AROUND FOR $250 CASH PRIZE PLUS OTHER DRAWINGS AT 11:15 AM. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Races

  • BRRC 43rd St. Paddys Five Miler

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt Not Included With Registration After February 16, 2026

    Sun 8th March 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 27 OCT
    This event qualifies for 2nd seed qualifier for Bloomsday (men 31 minutes, women 37 minutes). Below is the link for Information regarding Bloomsday. https://bloomsdayrun.org/seeding/
  • BRRC Lucky Leprechaun Jig

    Incl. T-Shirt Is Extra Charge of $15, Not Available After 2/16/2026

    Sun 8th March 2026 (10:30AM PDT)

    Free

    OPENS 27 OCT
    The Lucky Leprechaun Jig (approx. 50 meters) is for 6 year and under. All runners will receive a ribbon for participating. The run is free. A Kids youth shirt can be purchased separately for $15 if order by February 16th.

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Location

Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Spokane, 99217, WA, United States

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