Naperville St Paddy’s Day 5K 2026

Naperville St Paddy’s Day 5K 2026

Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a downtown Naperville 5K run and walk supporting community giving through the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise. This festive race starts at 8:00 AM and takes place just ahead of the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, making it an easy add-on for anyone planning a full morning in the city. Wear green, bring friends, and enjoy the early-spring energy along the Riverwalk area.

Date and time

• Saturday, March 14, 2026
• 8:00 AM start
• Race-day packet pickup: 7:00 to 7:45 AM

Location

Start and finish at Centennial Beach, 500 Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL. You will be steps from the Naperville Riverwalk and the heart of Downtown Naperville.

Packet pickup

• Race day: Centennial Beach, 7:00 to 7:45 AM
• Early pickup: Naperville Running Company, 34 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville
  • Thursday, March 12: 12:00 to 6:00 PM
  • Friday, March 13: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

What to expect

• A family-friendly 5K atmosphere with runners, walkers, strollers, and plenty of St. Paddy’s Day spirit
• A convenient downtown course area near Centennial Beach and the Riverwalk
• Local impact: proceeds support charitable causes through Naperville Sunrise Rotary

Make a morning of it in Naperville

After the finish, explore nearby spots:

• Take photos and cool down along the Naperville Riverwalk
• Walk into Downtown Naperville for coffee, breakfast, and shopping
• Check the citywide calendar to see what else is happening that weekend

Registration and updates

Use the official race registration page for current pricing, deadlines, and participant updates.

Related Irish community event listing
https://naperville.com/event/naperville-irish-fest-2025-5th-annual-celtic-celebration/

Centennial Beach in Naperville
https://naperville.com/place/centennial-beach/

Naperville Riverwalk
https://naperville.com/place/naperville-riverwalk/

Downtown Naperville guide and local context
https://naperville.com/community/people/discovering-downtown-naperville-conversation-danielle-tufano-downtown-naperville-alliance/

More things to do and upcoming events in Naperville
https://naperville.com/events/

Related local run event in Naperville
https://naperville.com/event/naperville-noon-lions-turkey-trot-5k-run-walk/