Guntersville, AL
Wild Irish Run
- Date
- First start7:00 AM CST
- Location1500 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
- Distances10K · 5K
- SurfaceRoad
- SwagT-Shirt
Bib Scout Report
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Irish Run 10K | 10K | 7:00 AM CST | $25 | — |
| Wild Irish Run 5K | 5K | 7:05 AM CST | $25 | — |
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About Wild Irish Run
The Wild Irish Run, held on March 13, 2027, will mark its 49th Anniversary. A brief history of the race includes the first organized running of the now called Wild Irish Run by the Lake Guntersville Track Club in 1978. At the time, the levee was utilized for the race. In 1979, “The Wild Irish Run” was given its first official name and called the Lake Guntersville 10,000 hosted by the Lake Guntersville Track Club. This course became sanctioned in 1980 by the Road Runners Club of America and added .2 miles to be an official 10K course. In 1984, the race was held on Saint Patrick’s Day and subtitled the “1984 Saint Patrick’s Wild Irish Run”; and the “Wild Irish Run” name stuck. This race has earned the reputation of being one of the oldest 10K races in Alabama and has been chosen as an Alabama TopTen Event in past years. This all-paved fast course with small rolling hills takes you through…
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