Wed, Mar 17, 2027

St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler

Crown Point, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K1 Mile

About the St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler

The course runs along city streets and through the surrounding neighborhoods, keeping things urban and mostly flat underfoot. It goes off just before the evening St. Patrick's Day parade, so the town already has some energy to it by the time runners are finishing.

Packet pickup is on the morning of the race, with no prior-day option mentioned. There is green beer at the finish, and age group awards are handed out after. The race also benefits a local food pantry and a learning center.

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St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

176finishers

19:32winner

33:03median

59:10cutoff

Top 3: Joe Stavitzke (19:32) · Brandon McPherson (19:35) · Matt Woods (21:02)

The St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles3/17/2027 17:30$30

1 Mile3/17/2027 18:00$25

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler

Will I finish last at the St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (176 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the St. Patrick's Day Pre-Parade 5K/1 Miler?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:32 while the median finisher took 33:03. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.