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🍀 Y-Bridge Irish Dash
St. Patrick’s Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Presented by Visit Zanesville
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a race experience you do not want to miss. The Y-Bridge Irish Dash invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to enjoy festive fun in the heart of Zanesville. This fully paved course will take participants through Downtown Zanesville, across the world-famous Y-Bridge, and over the Muskingum River for a one-of-a-kind race day experience.
All registered participants of the 5k and the 1-Mile Fun Run will receive a custom race shirt, a finisher medal, a free green beverage ticket, and race day photography available for free digital download. For participants 21 years and older, there will be green beer available in exchange for your drink ticket, while non-alcoholic options are available for those under the age of 21 years old.
Whether you are a competitive runner, a casual jogger, or joining us for a fun walk with family and friends, the Y-Bridge Irish Dash is a festive way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Muskingum County.
🕘 Packet Pickup & Registration
Early packet pickup and race registration will be available on Friday, March 13th at the Muskingum County Welcome Center from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Race day packet pickup and registration will begin at 8:30 AM.
💲 Entry Fees
5K Race (Chip Timed)
$40 through February 28
$45 from March 1 through race day
1-Mile Fun Run / Walk (Not Timed)
$30 through February 28
$35 from March 1 through race day
🏅 Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K race.
❤️ Giving Back
All proceeds from the Y-Bridge Irish Dash benefit the development and future growth of seasonal events in Muskingum County, Ohio, including community experiences that bring visitors downtown and support local businesses.
☔ Refund Policy
This is a rain or shine event. In the event of a pandemic or other unforeseen circumstances, all registrations will automatically be converted to a non-refundable virtual event. Participants should check the race website for updates and additional details.
Break out your neon, lace up your sneakers and join us for a totally rad morning of 80s fun, fitness and hope with proceeds benefiting Genesis Cancer Care Center patients.
Join us Sunday June 7th for Genesis Foundation/Imaging Department’s first annual “Hope in Motion 5k”, in addition, we will be doing a one-mile memory walk. Runners and walkers of all skill level welcome. All proceeds raised at this event will benefit Genesis Cancer Care Center Patients.
When/Where
Sunday June 7th, 9am
Genesis Healthcare Systems Campus, 2951 Maple Ave Zanesville, Ohio 43701
Race Course
The 5k will begin at the Genesis Cancer Care Center, and loop back to the Genesis Cancer Care Center. One mile memory walk will be held on the Genesis Healthcare Systems Walking Trail.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to all participants of the 5K who register by May 15th, 2026.
Race Results
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website.
Registration and Packet pick up
Race day registration and packet pick up will be located outside the Genesis Cancer Care Center, Starting at 7am
Entry Fees (Non-Refundable)
5k- early registration up to May 15th $30 (Includes Registration discount, T-shirt, and finishers medal).
5k- After May 15th -$35 Includes race fee and goodie bag, while supplies last. (Does not include t-shirt or finisher medal)
1 Mile Memory Walk- $10. Without T-shirt.
1 Mile Memory Walk w/ T-shirt- $30. Must register by May 15, 2026
Kids Race Free (12 and Under) (Not eligible for T-shirt, Medal and Goodie Bag)
*Pick between a cancer survivor or cancer supporter T-shirt.
Additional Race Info
1 Memory mile signs can be purchased in honor of loved ones for $20 each.
If you would like to purchase T-shirt without entry to race, $25 must order by May 15th, 2026
Please join us later in the day for Celebrate Life, starting at 4pm. Food, refreshments and music provided. (RSVP- Plan to attend, Do not plan to attend)
Race Contact
For any questions please contact us at 740-454-5052
Refund Policy
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for Any reason including pandemic or Mother nature, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
ZANESVILLE CITY HALF MARATHON & 5K
Join us September 26th for the 6th annual Zanesville City Half Marathon and 5K!
Along with the historic scenery and great hospitality that participants will experience out on the course All participants of both events will also receive a Custom Finishers Medal, Premium Race Tee, plenty of post-race recovery snacks and beverages, and memories that will last forever.
WHEN / WHERE
Saturday, September 26th
STARTING TIME
Half Marathon - 7:30am
5K- 7:40am
RACE COURSE - HALF MARATHON
Participants will enjoy all the hospitality that Zanesville has to offer as they follow the course throughout the city of Zanesville. Beginning and ending in downtown Zanesville. Total course elevation change is a manageable 414 ft. * Course will be open for 3.5 hours.
Course Map
Course Turn X Turn Instructions.
Course Aid Station Map
RACECOURSE - 5K
Participants will begin in downtown Zanesville
HALF MARATHON & 5K AWARDS
Overall and Age group awards will be issued in both the Half Marathon and 5k.
Over all Awards will be issued to the top three overall male/female finishers. *Overall awards will be issued based on Gun Time not Chip Time.
Age group awards will also be issued to the top 3 male/females in each of the following age categories:
14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
RACE RESULTS
Automatic text and email results will be sent immediately following a participants finish for those that opt-in. Instant results will also be available on site at the Results Kiosks and at the race website. Live results will be published to the results tab.
RACE PACKETS & FINISH-LINE PERKS
All finishers of the Zanesville Half Marathon and 5K will receive a Finishers Medals.
Your race packet will include a Premium Race T-shirt with the official race logo, finish line food and beverage.
*All participates registered by August 30th are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extra t-shirts will be first come first serve basis after August 30th.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Early Packet pick-up will begin –
• Friday Sept. 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm
• The Downtown Exchange 525 Main St, Zanesville, OH 43701
Race Morning Registration / Packet Pickup will be
• 6:30am - 7:30am Only
• Secrest Auditorium 334 Shinnick St, Zanesville, OH 43701
• It is highly encouraged to take advantage of Early packet pick-up; race morning can be extremely stressful waiting in lines.
ENTRY FEES (non-refundable)
Register prior to August 30th / on or before September 26th / On Race Day
Half Marathon: $65.00 / $70.00 / $75.00
5K: $30.00/ $35.00/ $45.00
REFUND POLICY
If we are unable to safely hold an in-person race for ANY reason including National Emergency or Unforeseen acts of God, we will automatically convert all registrations to a non-refundable virtual event as opposed to rescheduling. Updates will be posted on the race website.
RACE CONTACT
For any questions please email: [email protected]
OR contact Race Directors Jacob Wilson 740-454-9741 ext. 276 or Amanda McPeck 740-454-9741 ext. 253