Irish Road Rover 5K

MAR

15

2026

Join the Irish Road Rover 5K in Portland on Sunday March 15, 2026, a lively 30th edition that benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland. Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a scenic waterfront run that finishes at Rí Rá amid parade festivities.

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Portland, Maine

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event

The Irish Road Rover 5K takes place in Portland, Maine on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The race benefits Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland and is the event's 30th running. The event is hosted by Rí Rá and is linked with the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Commercial Street, which occurs the same day and ends at Rí Rá.

Details and logistics

Pre-registration entry fee is $15; the race day fee is $20. Online registration closes on March 13, 2026 and reopens briefly on March 14, 2026. Prizes include awards for overall winners and cash prizes for top teams. Age group medals are awarded in five-year age bands, and there are top-team awards in Corporate, Running Club, and Open/Family categories.

The course starts and finishes a short walk (about 1/3 mile) down Commercial Street on the Eastern Trail near the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Parking is expected to be available at several lots near Rí Rá, and some meter parking may be free on Sunday. A course map is available through MapMyRun. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.