Logo for Blaney Blitz with stylized text and clover icons, celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Saturday, March 14
8:00 AM

A simple green four-leaf clover illustration

Central Illinois' St. Patrick's Day themed race
including a 5K Run/Walk, costumes, and a shamROCKIN'
good time afterwards at Kelleher's Irish Pub.

This year's event will again take place on
the Riverfront trail!
Beautiful views of the Illinois River and
fun times with all of your friends.

Two green shamrocks with a curved green line underneath on a black background.
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A man in colorful attire, wearing a green jacket, a green vest with a race bib number 162, rainbow socks, and sneakers, appears to be jumping or posing dynamically.
Four people running together in a race, raising their arms in celebration or cheer, on a paved sidewalk lined with yellow cones, with parked cars and trees in the background.
Four people dressed in green shamrock costumes walking outdoors with their hands raised in celebration.
A woman in glasses and a green jacket kisses a young boy wearing a green St. Patrick's Day hat and beads at an outdoor event.
Group of people dressed in colorful plush animal costumes, running in a race event with a digital timer showing 45:46 on a bright day.
A group of people participating in a race, with a woman in the center raising her fists and smiling. She wears a yellow jacket, a bright yellow shirt, and a green beaded necklace. Other participants are visible around her, and a race timer reads "50:
Group of women running in a race on a city sidewalk, dressed in St. Patrick's Day themed attire with green tutus, polka dot leggings, and accessories.
A group of people participating in a race or marathon wearing green clothing, with some smiling and others focusing on running.
Group of people participating in a charity walk or run event, walking on a sidewalk, wearing green shirts with race bibs, waving and smiling.

FAQs

How much does it cost?

Early bird - $33.20
2/1 - 2/28 = $38.53
3/1 - 3/12 = $43.85
3/13 & 3/14 = $49.18

Price includes all fees

Are there age group awards?

YES! Custom St. Paddy’s cookies are there for pickup after the race for age group winners. If you win overall, there is a large 12 inch cookie for you!

Is this only a run?

Absolutely not! Walkers are welcome! We simply ask that no strollers and no dogs join you on the course for safety purposes.

Are kids allowed to participate?

Of course! Kids love this race. It is a great opportunity to participate with a parent!

Logo for Cancer Recovery Crew 309, featuring a woman kayaking and wavy lines, with pink and blue text.
Three women with race bibs and runner attire standing in a parking lot during a St. Patrick's Day event, one dressed as a leprechaun.

Our Charity Partner

CANCER RECOVERY
EMPOWERING WOMEN

We are on a mission to empower women to lower their breast cancer risk through the sport of rowing.

We are a rowing program for breast cancer survivors and “previvors” (women with high genetic risk of developing breast cancer). We row indoors year-round at our facility on Water Street in downtown Peoria, Illinois, and outdoors on the Illinois River during rowing season (June through October) from Eastport Marina.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CREW 309
DONATE TO CREW 309
Group of nine adults celebrating St. Patrick's Day, wearing green shirts, some with festive hats and accessories, standing indoors in a restaurant or event space.
Group of people celebrating St. Patrick's Day at a pub, dressed in green and festive attire, with some wearing shamrock accessories and medals.

AN EPIC POST RACE PARTY

Participants receive an official 2026 Blarney Blitz beer glass, St. Paddy's beads, one drink ticket (beer or soda), and entrance to the post-race party with food at Kelleher's Irish Pub!

Beer glasses and St. Paddy's beads limited to the first 700 registered

Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery logo with black background and decorative gold border.
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Four women standing together indoors, dressed in green and gray shirts celebrating St. Patrick's Day, smiling at the camera.
A group of six people standing on a sidewalk during a race, holding cups, some with race bibs, and dressed in athletic clothing. One person is wearing a large, colorful hat with a message for St. Patrick's Day.
Group of runners participating in a race outdoors, wearing colorful athletic clothing and race bibs, smiling and giving thumbs-up signs.
Two women smiling at a street event, both wearing green beads and race bibs, one with green hair and the other in a red headband, celebrating a special occasion or race.
A man with bright orange hair, wearing green-tinted glasses, a green headband, and festive Mardi Gras accessories, joyfully celebrating with a wide smile and tongue sticking out during a St. Patrick's Day themed event.