Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy is a running race on July 30, 2026 in Dublin, OH, with entry fees from $5 to $55.
- Date
- July 30, 2026 (7 days to go)
- Location
- 86 S High St, Dublin, OH
- Price
- $5–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race start times: Kids Dash 5 & Under 6:35 PM, Kids Dash 6 & Over 6:45 PM, 5K 7:00 PM
ABOUT THIS EVENT
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:
- High-quality event t-shirt (unisex)
- Official finisher medal
- One-day ticket to the Dublin Irish Festival
- One (1) beer from our beverage sponsor (must be 21 and over)
- Non-alcoholic beverage option will be provided to those not of age
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
Typical Conditions
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, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dublin, OH
Population
49,031
as of 2023
City 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.
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Waiting For?
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- Race
- Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
- Date
- July 30, 2026
- Location
- 86 S High St, Dublin, OH
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Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
Jul 30, 2026