In cooperation with the Irish American Society of County Will, the Prairie State Road Runners proudly presents the annual Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k. This unique race starts a parade, runs along the parade route, and is included with festival activities. After competing on a fast and flat road race …
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In cooperation with the Irish American Society of County Will, the Prairie State Road Runners proudly presents the annual Manhattan Irish Fest Parade 5k. This unique race starts a parade, runs along the parade route, and is included with festival activities. After competing on a fast and flat road race course, runners get admission to the main tent for awards, food and beverages. The Manhattan Irish Fest is a two-day celebration of Irish culture!
The 5K race will kick off the parade that follows. All racers will receive a button that is their entrance to the fest after race.
The race is chip-timed. Overall winners will be judged on gun time. The course is certified (USATF #IL15029).
Post-race Party
Snacks and water will be available at the finish line, however participants will want to make their way to the main festival tent, where they will find hot sandwiches, beer, and other beverages for purchase. The post-race party is the on-stage entertainment in the main tent: live music, Irish dancing, and bagpipe bands! All race participants will receive coupons in their race packets, to redeem for a free beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
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