THE 52nd BAY CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY RACES TAKE PLACE MARCH 15 & 16 in 2025!

Join Bay Area Runners Club and Presenting Sponsor Jolt Credit Union at the 52nd running of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Races - named by Runner’s World as one of America’s stellar St. Patrick’s Day runs.

2024 LEPRECHAUN RACE IMAGES - BRADY KENNISTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Affordable, fun St. Patrick’s Day weekend events for the family include a Race Expo presented by Covenant HealthCare, Leprechaun Races for the kids presented by LeBourdais Orthodontics, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 8K Run and Irish Double events. Great shirts, awesome finisher medals and outstanding overall and age group awards are standard for this event that’s seen nearly 7,000 participants in recent years.

NEW THIS YEAR! The 10th on-site running of the Irish Double will be a stand alone event. Participation will be limited to just 500 runners. Irish Double participants will receive an Irish Double Finisher hoody and 4” finisher medal. There will be overall awards 3 deep for male & female participants and age group awards in 10 year spans. Be sure to register early to guarantee your spot!

Bay Area Runners Club is proud to have donated over $240,000 in proceeds from these races to local charities, non-profits and high school athletic programs over the years. This year’s event will once again benefit many local recipients but the primary beneficiary will be the Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region.

 
 
 
 

REGISTRATION PRICING

IRISH DOUBLE

  • $50  before January 1

  • $55  beginning January 1

  • $60  beginning March 15

8K RUN

  • $30 before January 1

  • $35  beginning January 1

  • $40  beginning March 15

5K RUN

  • $30 before January 1

  • $35  beginning January 1

  • $40  beginning March 15

5K WALK

  • $30 before January 1

  • $35  beginning January 1

  • $40  beginning March 15

5K NON-COMPETITIVE WALK

  • $25  before January 1

  • $30  beginning January 1

  • $35  beginning March 15

LEPRECHAUN RACES $8

 

2022 Race Photos

 

RACE SPONSORS