St. Pat's 5k
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Event overview
The St. Pat's 5K in Providence, Rhode Island, is scheduled for March 21, 2026 at the Rhode Island State House, 82 Smith Street. The event follows the route of the Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which begins immediately after the race. A post-race gathering is listed at Patrick’s Pub, 381 Smith Street, with live music and a cash bar; attendees must bring ID.
Race details
- 5K - 3.1 miles
- Kids Leprechaun Run - approximately 1/4 mile, open to ages 12 and under; parents may run with children
- VIRTUAL St. Pat's 5K - virtual participation is available and counts toward race series
Entry fees start at $33 for the 5K and $17 for the kids run (early registration through 12/31/2025). Online registration closes on 3/20/2026; walk-up registration is available on race weekend but race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk-up entrants. The St. Pat's 5K is the second leg of the Tour de Patrick, a three-race series in March; participants who complete all three races receive Tour de Patrick items and a finisher's medal collected at the final race. Virtual participants may pick up shirts at packet pickup or have shirts mailed after race day.
Awards include top overall and age-group winners, with overall results scored on gun time and age groups on chip time. A team award is also listed. The event supports the charity Amos House. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
