RaceGuide’s Races of the Week: St. Patrick’s Day 5Ks

From the Canadian Race Guide, your complete resource for accurate and insightful info on running events and races from coast to coast, we present our weekly featured runs and races.

Saturday March 14th: St. Patrick’s Day 5K, Vancouver, B.C.      

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A flat and fast 5K in Vancouver’s picturesque Stanley Park. The race is run entirely on roads and has an ever so slight downhill at the start on Pipeline Road and uphill finish at the Stanley Park Pavilion. The race is followed by awards, draw prizes and a costume contest. Later, the Granville Island Brewing Company hosts a popular after-party complete with green beer, food, DJs and a ton of fun.

By the Numbers

Participants: 1,800; Fee(s): $28-40 (5K); $24-36 (Team member);

Charity

Canadian Diabetes Association

Ratings

Atmosphere: 4; Organization: 4; Refreshments: 5; Awards/prizes: 5; Scenery: 5

Sunday March 15th: Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K, Toronto, Ont.

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Toronto’s St. Patrick’s Day themed race is as popular for the hot chili and cold beer at the post-race party as for the short and speedy downtown 5K race. The out-and-back route starts and finishes just outside Roundhouse Park and the Steam Whistle Brewery where participants huddle together to keep warm. Dress appropriately, this race is known to get cold!

By the Numbers

Participants: 1,500; Fee(s): $40-50

Charity

Achilles Canada

Ratings

Fast Course: 4; Experience: 4; Charitable: 4; Refreshments: 5; Getting to/from: 5

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