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St. Patrick's, shamrock and lucky runs, 2027

St. Patrick's Day Races in Texas

Texas has 14 upcoming St. Patrick's Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Mar 1 and Mar 25, 2027, in 11 cities: shamrock runs, lucky 5Ks and leprechaun dashes. The busiest weekend is Mar 13 with 7 races, and 7 races are on St. Patrick's weekend (Mar 12 to Mar 14). Austin (2), Fort Worth (2) and San Antonio (2) host the most. 14 include a 5K, 12 a 10K and 10 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $22 to $50. Registration is open for 14.

Last updated Nov 12, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.

Races
14
Weekend of Mar 13
7
Registration open
14
Host cities
11

Racing in March? Browse 5Ks in Texas and 10Ks in Texas. More holiday runs: Halloween races, turkey trots, Veterans Day races, Christmas races, New Year's races, Valentine's Day races.

St. Patrick's Day Races by weekend

Every Texas race on RunSignup with a St. Patrick's, shamrock, lucky, leprechaun or Irish name between Mar 1 and Mar 25, 2027, grouped by weekend and region. Virtual-only listings aren't included. Fees are the current RunSignup price tier for the cheapest adult in-person entry (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees. "Wear green" means the organizer's own description mentions wearing green, costumes or festive attire; "Kids' event" means a kids' race is listed on RunSignup, and "Mentions kids" that the description mentions kids or children.

Weekend of Mar 6

2 races

Austin & Hill Country

Dallas–Fort Worth

Weekend of Mar 13

St. Patrick's weekend 7 races

Dallas–Fort Worth

Houston & Gulf Coast

San Antonio & South Texas

Weekend of Mar 20

5 races

Austin & Hill Country

Dallas–Fort Worth

Houston & Gulf Coast

San Antonio & South Texas

Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Races are matched by name, so a March race without a St. Patrick's name won't be listed here.

What the organizers say about wearing green

6 races mention wearing green, costumes or festive attire in their RunSignup description. In the organizers' own words:

Saturday, Mar 13 · Katy

Lucky Charm

“Remember to wear green so you don’t get pinched, or make sure to run fast enough!”

Types of st. patrick's day races in Texas

5Ks and fun runs. 14 of the 14 races include a 5K, and many add a one-mile fun run or kids' dash. See all 5Ks in Texas.

Half marathons and marathons. 10 races include a half marathon or marathon, including Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Austin (Mar 6, Austin), Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Fort Worth (Mar 7, Fort Worth), Seabrook Lucky Trails (Mar 12, Seabrook) and Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Houston (Mar 13, Sugar Land). Compare them with every half marathon in Texas.

Virtual options. 12 races also offer a virtual entry, handy if you're traveling.

Tips

  • Green is the dress code. Test any costume, wig or tutu on a short run first, and race in your usual shoes.
  • Spring heat arrives early. Mid-March in South Texas can already be warm. Start easy and drink before you're thirsty.
  • Pin your bib where it shows. Put it on the outside of any costume or layer so volunteers and timers can see it.
  • Register early. Prices rise in tiers, and shirts or medals are often only guaranteed by a cutoff date. Each race page shows the tiers.
  • New to running? A holiday 5K is a friendly first race. The run-walk method gets you to the finish.

By region

Top cities

Austin (2)Fort Worth (2)San Antonio (2)Dallas (1)Houston (1)Katy (1)Keller (1)Roanoke (1)Seabrook (1)Sugar Land (1)The Colony (1)

FAQ

Are there st. patrick's day races in Texas?

Texas has 14 upcoming St. Patrick's Day races on the RunSignup calendar between Mar 1 and Mar 25, 2027, in 11 cities: shamrock runs, lucky 5Ks and leprechaun dashes. The busiest weekend is Mar 13 with 7 races, and 7 races are on St. Patrick's weekend (Mar 12 to Mar 14). Austin (2), Fort Worth (2) and San Antonio (2) host the most. 14 include a 5K, 12 a 10K and 10 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $22 to $50. Registration is open for 14.

How much does a St. Patrick's Day race cost in Texas?

Current RunSignup entry fees for the races on this page run $22 to $50, before processing fees, counting each race's cheapest adult in-person entry. Many raise the price in tiers as race day gets closer, so registering early is cheaper. Each race page shows every tier and when it ends.

Should I wear green to a St. Patrick's Day race?

6 races on this page mention wearing green, costumes or festive attire in the organizer's own listing, including Lucky Charm (Mar 13, Katy), Lucky Labrador 5K and Leprechaun Fun Run (Mar 13, Roanoke), St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK (Mar 20, Austin), St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Mar 20, Fort Worth), St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Mar 20, Houston) and St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Mar 20, San Antonio). Read each race description for the organizer's details.

Are there St. Patrick's Day races for kids in Texas?

7 races list a kids' event on RunSignup. In all, 7 races either list a kids' event or mention kids in the description, including Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Austin (Mar 6, Austin), Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Fort Worth (Mar 7, Fort Worth), Seabrook Lucky Trails (Mar 12, Seabrook), Lucky Charm (Mar 13, Katy) and Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Houston (Mar 13, Sugar Land). Age rules and whether children need a separate entry vary, so check the race page before you register.

Where are the st. patrick's day races in Texas?

They're spread across Austin & Hill Country (2), Dallas–Fort Worth (6), Houston & Gulf Coast (4) and San Antonio & South Texas (2).

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