St. Patrick's Day Dash

MAR
15
2026
The St. Patrick's Day Dash is a festive Seattle tradition featuring a 5K run/walk and a Kids Leprechaun Lap. The event finishes with a lively Post Dash Bash at Seattle Center, complete with live music, Irish dancers, and family activities. A referral program can make your entry free.
Sun 15 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Details

The St. Patrick's Day Dash is a long running Seattle tradition, with the 2026 edition scheduled for March 15. The event takes place at the Seattle Center.

Distances

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Kids Leprechaun Lap

The Course and Post Race

The 5K course starts at Seattle Center, follows an out and back route along Aurora Avenue, and finishes back at Seattle Center. After the race, a St. Pats Post Dash Bash will be held at Fisher Pavilion for participants aged 21 and over. This bash features live music, traditional Irish dancers, food, and Guinness. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the festivities also include giveaways, costume contests, and the free, family oriented Irish Heritage Club Festival inside the Seattle Center Armory.

Registration and Offers

The event offers a referral program where participants can receive a refund for their entry fee if five friends register using their unique referral link. The standard registration price for the 5K is $45, and the Kids Leprechaun Lap is $25, with prices increasing after March 13, 2026. Participants receive a shirt, bib, and medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
Kids Leprechaun Lap