The Ad Astra Running IRISH MILE Presented by Saucony

Friday, March 17th, 2023 @ 12:30PM

Downtown Lawrence, KS

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN STILL REGISTER IN-PERSON AT PACKET PICK-UP TONIGHT ONLY: THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH, 4-7PM

The IRISH MILE is the most exciting race you’ll run in 2023: one mile on historic Massachusetts Street, in front of thousands of St. Patrick’s Day parade-goers, for a prize purse of more than $3,000.

With 15 minutes to finish, runners of all abilities can participate and are guaranteed a custom shirt and unparalleled race experience.

Top runners from across the Midwest come for the Irish Mile's competitive field, fast USATF-certified course, cheering crowds, and BIG PRIZE PURSE:

TOP 7 OVERALL:
1st Place - $350 CASH
2nd Place - $250 CASH
3rd Place - $175 CASH
4th Place - $125 CASH
5th Place - $100 Gift Cert.
6th Place - $75 Gift Cert.
7th Place - $50 Gift Cert.

• NEW COURSE RECORD - $150 CASH BONUS
  Brett Meyer - 4:10.2 (2022) / Rebeka Stowe - 5:01.2 (2018)

• FIRST TO THE TURNAROUND - Pair of SAUCONY KINVARA

TOP 3 AGE-GRADED MASTERS:
1st Place - $100 Gift Cert.
2nd Place - $50 Gift Cert.
3rd Place - $25 Gift Cert

AGE GROUP WINNERS:
1st Place - $20 Gift Cert.

Age Groups: 19-25, 26-32, 33-39, 40-46, 47-53, 54-60, 61-67, 68-74, 75+
(Special award for Elementary, Junior High, and High School divisions)

PACKET PICK UP
Ad Astra Running (734 Mass. St., Lawrence, KS)
Thursday, March 16th, 4:00PM-7:00PM
Friday, March 17th, 10:00AM-11:30AM

REGISTRATION
Jan. 17 - Jan. 29: $25
Jan. 30 - Mar. 7: $35
Mar. 8 - Mar. 16: $45

Race proceeds benefit local children’s charities selected annually by the parade committee (and benefited by another great race, the SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K/10K on March 4th).