2 running events in Murphysboro, Illinois

The Murphysboro St. Patrick's Day Celebration 5K Walk/Run is back for 2026!

WHEN

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Check-In & Same Day Registration: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Race starts at 9:00 AM

WHERE

Check-In & Same Day Registration: Brews Brothers Event Room

Starting Line: Walnut and 11th Streets

Finish Line: Chestnut and 11th Streets

Course maps will be available at the event.

REGISTRATION & PRICING

PRE-REGISTER, ONLINE ONLY: Now thru March 13th, 2026

FLASH SALE!!! ONE WEEK ONLY!!!

• Register online now thru 3/10/26 for a deeply discounted entry fee of $25 per participant!!

• After 3/10: pre-register online and save $10 off your entry fee vs Same-Day Registration.

SAME-DAY REGISTRATION: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 ~ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

$40 entry fee per participant

A $5 discount applied for:

• River to River Runners Members

• Ages 12 & younger

• Ages 60 & older

Entry fees can be paid in Cash or Card - WE ACCEPT CARDS & MOST TOUCHLESS PAYMENT METHODS!

CHECK-IN

• Saturday, March 14, 2026

• 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

• Brews Brothers Taproom Event Room

AWARDS

Trophies presented to overall best times in:

• Female Walk

• Male Walk

• Female Run

• Male Run

In addition, Medals will be presented to our Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in each age category.

All participants 17 & younger, not receiving a Trophy or Medal, will receive a Souvenir Race Coin.

AGE CATEGORIES

Walk

• 29 & Under

• 30 - 39

• 40 - 49

• 50 - 59

• 60 - 69

• 70 & Over (First Place Only Awarded)

Run

• 14 & Under

• 15 - 19

• 20 - 29

• 30 - 39

• 40 - 49

• 50 - 59

• 60 - 69

• 70 & Over (First Place Only Awarded)