Think Green! The Louisville St. Patrick's Day 5K is back, Saturday, March 14th 2026.  Start your spring with something green and help support up-and-coming runners. This event is presented by the Louisville High School Cross Country program. The 5K course is mostly flat. Starting in front of Louisville High School, 1201 Nickel Plate S, Louisville, OH 44641 and winding through the scenic Metzger Park, along the Nickleplate Trail and finishing back at the high school.  The race time is 10:00 AM and as always we will have refreshments afterward.

All 5K participants have the option to get St Patrick's Day race t-shirt.  We offer Unisex X-Small to 2X-Large and a no T-Shirt option available for a $5 discount.  Shirt sizes will be limited after February 28!

Schedule:
8:00 - Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup Started
9:30 - 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run Starts
10:00 - 5K Run & 5K Competitive Walk Starts

Awards:
All 5k finishers receive a unique Finisher Medal!

5K Run/Walk:
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Top 1 Masters Male & Female
Top 1 Grand Masters Male & Female
Top 3 Age Category Male & Female in 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.  All age group award winners will receive a Special award!

5K Competitive Walk:
Top 5 Overall Male & Female