The Wild Irish Run takes place on March 13, 2027, in Guntersville, Alabama, at 1500 Sunset Drive. The event offers 10K and 5K running distances with a start time of 7:00 AM. Entry is $25.00.
From the Race Organizer
The Wild Irish Run, held on March 13, 2027, will mark its 49th Anniversary. A brief history of the race includes the first organized running of the now called "Wild Irish Run" by the Lake Guntersville Track Club in 1978. At the time, the levee was utilized for the race. In 1979, “The Wild Irish Run” was given its first official name and 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.
Course & Travel Notes
The Wild Irish Run takes place at 617 ft elevation in Guntersville, Alabama. The 7:00 AM start occurs after sunrise at 5:58 AM on March 13, 2027. March typically brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 43°F, with measurable precipitation on 36% of days. Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is located 32.7 miles from the venue.
⛰️ 617 ft elevation☀️ Typically 63°F / 43°F · 36% chance of rain✈️ Huntsville International Airport (HSV) — 32.7 mi
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Wild Irish Run 2027 — Guntersville, AL takes place on March 13, 2027. The race is held in Guntersville, Alabama.
Where is Wild Irish Run 2027 — Guntersville, AL held?
Wild Irish Run 2027 — Guntersville, AL is held at 1500 Sunset Drive in Guntersville, Alabama.
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