Wild Irish Run
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Event details
The Wild Irish Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Guntersville, Alabama. The race is headquartered at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center, 1500 Sunset Drive. Two races are offered:
- 10K : Price: $25
- 5K : Price: $25
The event is hosted by the City of Guntersville Recreation Department. Registration and packet pick-up are handled by the race organizers; packet pick-up takes place at the recreation center on the day before and on race day.
History, course and awards
The event began in 1979 as the Lake Guntersville 10,000. The course was sanctioned in 1980 and adjusted by 0.2 miles to be an official 10K. In 1984 the race was held on Saint Patrick’s Day and the name Wild Irish Run was adopted. The 10K follows an all-paved route with small rolling hills through downtown Guntersville and along Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL12015JD). A certified 5K course was added within the last ten years; it is an all-paved route that runs along a trail near Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL19009JE). Awards include trophies and medals for the top three overall female and male finishers, and age-division medals for the top three female and male finishers. Race packets include T-shirts and additional items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.