Wild Irish Run
Wild Irish Run is a running race on March 13, 2027 in Guntersville, AL, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- March 13, 2027 (175 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Wild Irish Run, held on March 13, 2027, will mark its 49th Anniversary.
In 1979, “The Wild Irish Run” was called the Lake Guntersville 10,000 hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club. This course became sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America and added .2 miles to be an official 10K course. In 1984, the race was held on Saint Patrick’s Day and subtitled the “1984 Saint Patrick’s Wild Irish Run”; and the “Wild Irish Run” name stuck.
This race has earned the reputation of being one of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and has been chosen as an Alabama TopTen Event in past years. This all-paved fast course with small rolling hills takes you through downtown Guntersville and a scenic tour along beautiful Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL12015JD).
Within the last 10 years, due to the popularity to the shorter runs, we implemented and had certified a 5K course into our Wild Irish Run event. Our 5K course is an all-paved surface that takes you through a scenic trail along Lake Guntersville (USATF certified course # AL19009JE).
The Wild Irish Run is now hosted by the City of Guntersville Recreation Department and is held on the Saturday of or the closest Saturday before Saint Patrick’s Day.
The top three overall female and male finishers will win the Wild Irish Run trophy and medal.
Age division medals will be awarded to the top three female and male finishers. T-shirts and other goodies will be provided in your race packet.
The race is headquartered at the City of Guntersville Recreation Center located at 1500 Sunset Drive. More info at 256-571-7590.
Packet pick-up will be held at the recreation center on Friday, March 12, 2027 from 3:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. and again on race day, March 13, 2027 from 5:00a.m. – 6:30a.m.
The 10K race starts at 7:00a.m. sharp with the 5K race starting at/around 7:05a.m.
Events
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
62°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Guntersville No.2.
About Guntersville, AL
Population
8,771
as of 2023
City Elevation
617 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Wild Irish Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
175
Days to train
- Race
- Wild Irish Run
- Date
- March 13, 2027
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
More Running races near Guntersville, AL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wild Irish Run?
When and where is the Wild Irish Run?
How do I register for the Wild Irish Run?
Wild Irish Run
Mar 13, 2027