Sat, Mar 13, 2027

Y-Bridge Irish Dash

Zanesville, OH

Opens Sep 26, 2026Annual since at least 2026

5K1 Mile

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Feb 28, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Y-Bridge Irish Dash

The course is fully paved and runs through downtown Zanesville, crossing the Muskingum River over the Y-Bridge, a landmark known for its unusual shape. The route gives you a real look at the city center, and the bridge crossing is the kind of thing you remember after the race is over.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at the Muskingum County Welcome Center, with race-morning pickup also an option. After you finish, there is a green beer station for those of legal age, with non-alcoholic drinks available as well.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2026 results

165finishers

19:41winner

33:20median

58:14cutoff

Top 3: Scott Davies (19:41) · Josh Martin (20:11) · Matthew Sturgill (20:51)

The Y-Bridge Irish Dash has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K3/13/2027 10:00$40

1 Mile3/13/2027 10:00$25

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Common Questions About the Y-Bridge Irish Dash

Will I finish last at the Y-Bridge Irish Dash?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:20, and the last recorded finisher came in around 58:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Y-Bridge Irish Dash a good first 5K?

It is a small race (165 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Y-Bridge Irish Dash?

The 5K winner ran 19:41 while the median finisher took 33:20. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.