West End St. Patrick's 5K
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West End St. Patrick's 5K
The West End St. Patrick's 5K takes place in Allentown, Pennsylvania on March 22, 2026. The event is the 16th running and is held in advance of the Allentown St. Patrick's Parade. The listed venue is 2400 W. Liberty Street, Allentown PA 18104.
The course is described as fast, flat and closed, running through the West End Theatre District with spectators along the route. The organizer notes the layout is suitable for personal records and for friends or family who wish to attend.
New for 2026 is a Guinness hydration station option at the water stop midway through the race, with awards for the top three male and female finishers in that category. Participants in this option must be 21 and the offering will use 16 oz cans of Guinness Draught or Guinness 0.0.
Usual amenities include Friday, Saturday and race day bib pick up, indoor toilets at the start line, personalized bibs if registered by February 22, digital clocks at miles 1 and 2, a post-race indoor lunch with cookies, five-year age group awards and prizes for best outfits. Race shirts, socks and glassware are available for purchase; sales deadlines and availability are noted by the organizer. The race will close on March 15 or when registrations reach 1,000. Entrants must be able to finish the 5k within 1 hour and 20 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
