Bodies Race Company - Polk City

MAR
8
2026
Get your green on for the St. Patrick's Day-themed Time to Paddy runs at Big Creek State Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or fun runs, with chip timing and custom swag for all. A virtual run option is also available.
Sun 8 Mar 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Time to Paddy is a St. Patrick's Day-themed running event at Big Creek State Park in Polk City, Iowa. The event offers multiple distance options for runners.

Distances

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 1 Mile (untimed)
  • Kid's Dash (untimed, for children 10 and under)
  • Virtual Run option

Included with Registration

Registration for the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon includes a custom race bib, a designer event shirt, and a custom finisher medal. The 1 Mile and Kid's Dash registrations also include a bib, shirt, and medal. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K for participants 12 and under.

The event features chip timing with live results and awards, free finish-line snacks, and free race photos. There is a "biggest team" contest. A virtual option is available where participants can run on their own time and receive their swag by mail.

Schedule and Location

The race takes place on March 8, 2026. Packet pickup is available on race day. The event starts and finishes at Big Creek State Park.

Organizer

The race is organized by Bodies Race Company, which describes its events as family-friendly and focused on fun, family, and fitness. The event has a no-refund policy but offers a transfer to the virtual option if needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Running Buddy Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile
Volunteer Then Run
Virtual Run
Kid's Dash