Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St Louis 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- St Louis, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $36 on Dec 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $56$62 after Nov 10, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer Then Run | – | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 7, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $36 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $32 until Dec 2, then $36 until Jan 12, then $40 until Feb 16, then $44 until Mar 6, then $48 until Mar 7.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Mar 7.
- Half Marathon: $56 until Nov 10, then $62 until Jan 12, then $68 until Feb 16, then $74 until Mar 5, then $80 until Mar 7.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Mar 7.
Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $56, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in St Louis runs 2:11:29, about 10:02 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 1:59:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, St Louis, MO 63102
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)5K
Half Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St Louis. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St Louis?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:44 or better, the top quarter in 30:50, and half the field in 36:39; the last tenth came in after 55:29.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:12 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:39, and half the field in 2:09:17; the last tenth came in after 2:53:53.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 46:22 or better, the top quarter in 53:42, and half the field in 1:03:43; the last tenth came in after 1:24:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:05 | 26:18 |
| 20-29 | 29:28 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 26:37 | 25:47 |
| 40-49 | 32:56 | 28:00 |
| 50-59 | 33:00 | 29:09 |
| 60-69 | 41:54 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St Louis 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 136 to 164 finishers, and the median time dropped from 38:20 to 36:39.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 164 (+53%) | 36:39 | under 26:44 | 19:15 |
| 2025 | 107 (-42%) | 37:51 | under 26:47 | 19:26 |
| 2024 | 184 (+35%) | 39:22 | under 26:14 | 18:07 |
| 2023 | 136 | 38:20 | under 27:42 | 21:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Missouri 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:50, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Missouri half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:53:35, against 1:57:25 in a typical Missouri half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most Missouri 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 58:16, against 56:28 in a typical Missouri 10K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 7 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 26% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- TBD, St Louis, MO 63102Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 7, 2027), 2026 (Mar 22, 2026), 2025 (Mar 23, 2025), 2024 (Mar 9, 2024), 2023 (Mar 12, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St Louis?
- Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $36 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $56, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in Missouri, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 164 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:39 and the winner ran 19:15.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:50, against 29:53 in a typical Missouri 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, St Louis, MO 63102.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!