Ireland's Four Courts Four Miler
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $48.70
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the highly anticipated Ireland's Four Courts Four Miler on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Arlington, VA! This exciting race kicks off the St. Patrick's Day festivities and celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Ireland's Four Courts. Runners will tackle a challenging four-mile course that begins at the iconic Four Courts, taking you down the steep Wilson Boulevard hill and back up again.
But that's not all! Participants will have the unique challenge of trying to outrun the leprechaun, who gets a 10-minute head start. If you can cross the finish line before he catches you, you might just earn a "pot of gold" prize! The race starts at 9:00 a.m., with the start line closing at 9:10 a.m., so be sure to arrive early. Registration includes a commemorative race t-shirt and a refreshing post-race beverage to celebrate your achievement. Don't miss out on this thrilling event—register by March 1, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt and be part of the fun!
But that's not all! Participants will have the unique challenge of trying to outrun the leprechaun, who gets a 10-minute head start. If you can cross the finish line before he catches you, you might just earn a "pot of gold" prize! The race starts at 9:00 a.m., with the start line closing at 9:10 a.m., so be sure to arrive early. Registration includes a commemorative race t-shirt and a refreshing post-race beverage to celebrate your achievement. Don't miss out on this thrilling event—register by March 1, 2026, to guarantee your t-shirt and be part of the fun!
Organiser's Description
Run for the hill of it!
Come kick off St. Patrick's Day and celebrate Irelands Four Court's 30th Anniversary. It may only be four miles, but the Four Courts Four Miler will test your mettle. The race starts at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington, VA. Runners will run down the Wilson Boulevard hill, turn around, and run back up the hill to finish at Four Courts where you'll start your St. Patrick's Day celebration in style and be rewarded with a tasty beverage. As the Irish saying goes, "May the road rise up to meet you." This course takes that quite literally.
CAN YOU BEAT THE LEPRECHAUN? The hill is not the only challenge you'll face! You get a 10 minute head start, and then we unleash the leprechaun. Will he catch you running up the hill? If you finish before the leprechaun you might be rewarded at the finish with a "pot of gold" or perhaps a small prize to celebrate your achievement.
Registration includes a race t-shirt and a free post-race beverage provided by Four Courts. Register by March 1, 2026 to guarantee your t-shirt. After March 1, t-shirts will be provided based on availability.
Race starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp on March 14. The start line closes at 9:10 a.m. Runners will have until 10:15 a.m. to complete the course.
Come kick off St. Patrick's Day and celebrate Irelands Four Court's 30th Anniversary. It may only be four miles, but the Four Courts Four Miler will test your mettle. The race starts at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington, VA. Runners will run down the Wilson Boulevard hill, turn around, and run back up the hill to finish at Four Courts where you'll start your St. Patrick's Day celebration in style and be rewarded with a tasty beverage. As the Irish saying goes, "May the road rise up to meet you." This course takes that quite literally.
CAN YOU BEAT THE LEPRECHAUN? The hill is not the only challenge you'll face! You get a 10 minute head start, and then we unleash the leprechaun. Will he catch you running up the hill? If you finish before the leprechaun you might be rewarded at the finish with a "pot of gold" or perhaps a small prize to celebrate your achievement.
Registration includes a race t-shirt and a free post-race beverage provided by Four Courts. Register by March 1, 2026 to guarantee your t-shirt. After March 1, t-shirts will be provided based on availability.
Race starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp on March 14. The start line closes at 9:10 a.m. Runners will have until 10:15 a.m. to complete the course.
Races
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Four Courts Four Miler
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
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2051 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, 22201, VA, United States
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