West End St. Patrick’s 5K-2023 West End St. Patrick’s 5K - 2023

The Lehigh Valley's most fun and festive race is back on March 19, 2023!

Only 6 spots left as of Thursday at 2:50 p.m.! This race will close!

Break out your green gear and Irish spirit for the 13th running of the West End St. Patrick's 5k in Allentown. You'll enjoy a fast, flat, closed course with loads of people out to cheer you on in advance of the annual Allentown St. Patrick's Parade. While the course is perfect for a PR, it's also ideal for friends and family who simply want to come out and have a darn good time.

Amenities include Friday, Saturday and race-day bib pick up, indoor toilets at the start line, personalized bibs (if registered by February 26), 12:15 start for you late-risers and revelers, digital clocks at miles 1 and 2, a fabulous post-race indoor lunch with cookies, five-year age group awards and prizes for the best outfits.

Thank you to our primary sponsors, St. Luke's University Health Network, Muhlenberg College and QNB. Discount codes for $5 off are available if you are part of the St. Luke's, Muhlenberg and QNB families!

Merch sales closed February 26. Please note: a shirt or glassware is not included with your entry. We will have a small number of extra shirts and glassware available for sale after the race.

Don't wait too long -- this race will close!.

You must be able to finish the 5k in less than an hour. Anyone slower risks getting trampled by bagpipe bands on 19th Street at 1 p.m. We mean it.

Join us!