Wild Irish Run
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Guntersville, Alabama
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Wild Irish Run on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Guntersville, Alabama! Celebrating its 48th anniversary, this iconic event has a rich history, originally starting as the Lake Guntersville 10,000 in 1979. The Wild Irish Run is renowned for being one of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and features a USATF-certified course that winds through downtown Guntersville and along the stunning shores of Lake Guntersville. Participants can choose between a 10K and a newly certified 5K course, both of which promise a scenic and fast-paced run.
Join the festivities as the race kicks off at 7:00 a.m. for the 10K, followed closely by the 5K at around 7:05 a.m. Runners of all ages will have the chance to compete for trophies and medals, with special awards for the top three finishers in both male and female categories. Don’t miss out on race packets filled with T-shirts and other goodies, and be sure to pick up your materials at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center, located at 1500 Sunset Drive. Make your plans now
Join the festivities as the race kicks off at 7:00 a.m. for the 10K, followed closely by the 5K at around 7:05 a.m. Runners of all ages will have the chance to compete for trophies and medals, with special awards for the top three finishers in both male and female categories. Don’t miss out on race packets filled with T-shirts and other goodies, and be sure to pick up your materials at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center, located at 1500 Sunset Drive. Make your plans now
Organiser's Description
The Wild Irish Run, held on March 14, 2026, will mark its 48th Anniversary.
In 1979, The Wild Irish Run was called the Lake Guntersville 10,000 hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club. This course became sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America and added .2 miles to be an official 10K course. In 1984, the race was held on Saint Patricks Day and subtitled the 1984 Saint Patricks Wild Irish Run; and the Wild Irish Run name stuck.
This race has earned the reputation of being one of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and has been chosen as an Alabama TopTen Event in past years. This all-paved fast course with small rolling hills takes you through downtown Guntersville and a scenic tour along beautiful Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL12015JD).
Within the last 10 years, due to the popularity to the shorter runs, we implemented and had certified a 5K course into our Wild Irish Run event. Our 5K course is an all-paved surface that takes you through a scenic trail along Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL19009JE).
The Wild Irish Run is now hosted by the City of Guntersville Recreation Department and is held on the Saturday of or the closest Saturday before Saint Patricks Day.
The top three overall female and male finishers will win the Wild Irish Run trophy and medal.
Age division medals will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers. T-shirts and other goodies will be provided in your race packet.
The race is headquartered at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center located at 1500 Sunset Drive. More info at 256-571-7590.
Packet pick-up will be held at the recreation center on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 3:00p.m. 6:00p.m. and again on race day, March 14, 2026 from 5:00a.m. 6:30a.m.
The 10K race starts at 7:00a.m. sharp with the 5K race starting at/around 7:05a.m.
In 1979, The Wild Irish Run was called the Lake Guntersville 10,000 hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club. This course became sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America and added .2 miles to be an official 10K course. In 1984, the race was held on Saint Patricks Day and subtitled the 1984 Saint Patricks Wild Irish Run; and the Wild Irish Run name stuck.
This race has earned the reputation of being one of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and has been chosen as an Alabama TopTen Event in past years. This all-paved fast course with small rolling hills takes you through downtown Guntersville and a scenic tour along beautiful Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL12015JD).
Within the last 10 years, due to the popularity to the shorter runs, we implemented and had certified a 5K course into our Wild Irish Run event. Our 5K course is an all-paved surface that takes you through a scenic trail along Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL19009JE).
The Wild Irish Run is now hosted by the City of Guntersville Recreation Department and is held on the Saturday of or the closest Saturday before Saint Patricks Day.
The top three overall female and male finishers will win the Wild Irish Run trophy and medal.
Age division medals will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers. T-shirts and other goodies will be provided in your race packet.
The race is headquartered at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center located at 1500 Sunset Drive. More info at 256-571-7590.
Packet pick-up will be held at the recreation center on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 3:00p.m. 6:00p.m. and again on race day, March 14, 2026 from 5:00a.m. 6:30a.m.
The 10K race starts at 7:00a.m. sharp with the 5K race starting at/around 7:05a.m.
Races
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Wild Irish Run 10K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$27.50
If you want to be guaranteed a shirt in your size, please register by February 27, 2026 -
Wild Irish Run 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (7:05AM CDT)
$27.50
If you want to be guaranteed a shirt in your size, please register by February 27, 2026
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