
From the Organizer
The 2026 Dublin Irish Festival 5K and Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy will be held on Thursday, July 30, in Historic Dublin to kick off the Dublin Irish Festival weekend. This event will be limited to 1,100 registrants in the 5K, and 75 registrants in each of our age-specific Kids Dash races. All races have sold out the last three years, so don’t delay and miss your chance on the fun!
The event features a down-and-back course through Historic Dublin, with a finish lined with spectators, followed by a post-race party and concert until 9 p.m.!
All 5K participants receive the following with their registration:
Once you cross the finish line, the celebration continues at the post-race party and concert! There is no gear check at this event, and IDs are required to receive/purchase any alcohol after the race.
Start the Festival weekend early with drinks, food, and Irish music! Our post-race party food vendors are Tortilla Street Food, Little Ladies Soft Serve and The Cheesecake Girl. Beverages will be available from Maumee Bay Brewing Co. The Rice Brothers will be back to bring energy on stage!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
49,031
as of 2023
Elevation
876 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
Jul 30, 2026