Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 2:35 PM EDT
- Location
- 86 S High St, Dublin, OH 43017
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Kick off the Dublin Irish Festival weekend with an evening 5K and Kids Dash, followed by a lively post-race party and concert in Historic Dublin.
- Fun
- Festive
Fun
FestiveGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyKick off the Dublin Irish Festival weekend with this popular 5K and Kids Dash in Historic Dublin. This evening race features a down-and-back course, culminating in a spectator-lined finish. Registration includes a high-quality t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a one-day ticket to the Dublin Irish Festival. The celebration continues with a lively post-race party and concert until 9 p.m., complete with drinks, food, and Irish music. With limited spots and a history of selling out, early registration is recommended to join the fun.
What to expect
Run a down-and-back course through Historic Dublin. Celebrate at a post-race party and concert until 9 p.m. Receive a high-quality t-shirt, finisher medal, and a one-day festival ticket.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
512 5K finishers in 2022. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
31:59
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 19:48.
People mix
Balanced mix
About 53% women and 47% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2022, this looks like a comfortable field: 512 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 31:59. The quicker front of the field averaged about 19:48. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Dublin, OH
Close-to-home draw
Columbus, OH
Travel draw
Hilliard, OH
Travel draw
Powell, OH
Travel draw
Delaware, OH
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
Female 19 & Under
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 20 - 29
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 30 - 39
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 40 - 49
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Female 50 - 59
Top 3 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2022 | 512 | 31:59 | 34:17 | 19:48 | 14:19 / 20:34 |
| 5K | 2021 | 512 | 31:33 | 33:50 | 18:58 | 14:55 / 17:28 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
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! Stay tuned for more details about the post-race party and concert.
After-Party
Medal
Shirt