Name: Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines
Start: 2027-03-14
End: 2027-03-14
Location: Des Moines

About the Event

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Grab your friends and register as a "team" for special pricing and a chance to win the "Biggest Paddy (team)" award! Create a team, or join an existing team during registration. Once 5 people have registered on that team, all team members will be refunded $5, once ten people register $10 will be refunded!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

Mar 14, 2027

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$22.00

10K

Mar 14, 2027

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$30.00

5K

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$50.00

Kid's Dash

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — 1K

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$17.00

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — 21.1K

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$0.00

Virtual Run

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — Virtual Run

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$42.00

Volunteer THEN Run

Mar 14, 2027

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Distance — Volunteer THEN Run

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$17.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Des Moines.

thermostat Temperature

0.1° / 11.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-5.1° / 6.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 9m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.4 cm

air Avg wind speed

15.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:23

nightlight Sunset

19:21

About Des Moines

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Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair.

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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Des Moines

About the Event

Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Races Offered

1 Mile

10K

5K

Half Marathon

Kid's Dash

Running Buddy Half Marathon

Virtual Run

Volunteer THEN Run

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Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!