Westport St. Patrick's Day Run
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Event overview
The Westport St. Patrick's Day Run is scheduled for March 7, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event includes the following distances and formats:
- 4 Mile Run
- 1 Mile Walk
- Little Leprechaun Run - about 1 block
The event has been held since 1979. All participants receive a finisher medal. Children in the Little Leprechaun Run receive a short sleeve cotton t-shirt, a gift bag, and a finisher medal when they pick up their packet.
Logistics and policies
Event location is listed as 4116 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111. Packet pickup is at Athletico Physical Therapy Westport, 4029 Mill St, Kansas City, MO 64111, on Friday 12:00 - 6:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 - 9:30 AM. Parking is available in the Manor Square parking garage, adjacent lots, or on the street. Portable toilets are in the parking lot across from Char Bar at 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue. There is one water stop near the 1.75-mile mark and the same spot on the return near 2.25 miles; participants may carry bottles if they need more water. Timing uses a disposable chip on the back of the bib; bibs should be pinned to the front of the shirt and do not need to be returned. Awards are given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and top 3 in multiple age groups from 9 & under through 80+. Registration fees are nonrefundable but entries may be transferred to another participant or distance. The race may be modified or canceled for safety reasons; the event will not be canceled for rain or snow but will be canceled for a tornado warning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
