If you are looking for a fun race before immersing yourself in all of St. Paul’s St. Patricks Day festivities then this is the race for you!

I chose the free mail-out option for my bib. Bib/finisher jacket arrived quickly. The 1/4 zip jacket was really nice. They offered multiple options to choose from (sweatshirt, jacket etc.) plus additional items to purchase at extra charge as well (hat, pint glasses etc.)

Parking was not ideal. For one, St. Patricks Day in St. Paul is a bit of a disaster in terms if parking anyway but then you fight tons of race participants for remaining parking spots near stadium that arent blocked off for race/parade. You can find parking. But plan for extra time for sure.

No port-a-potty’s at start line. Access ro stadium bathrooms is a major plus!

The course is your typical St. Paul course where most run along Shepard Rd. Its predictable and not a very challenging course. You start and finish at CHS Field which is great. The distances offered match the “theme” if you will for the festivities for St. Paddy’s Day.

As you met up with 7k runners at the turn around it became very packed. Maneuvering through the walkers was a bit difficult.

Overall its a fun race! Participants of all running abilities venture out in fun costumes ready to run before sharing a pint!