SPAR Craic10K

SPAR Craic 10k – St Patrick’s Day 2026

This St Patrick’s Day, more than five thousand runners will once again take to the streets of Belfast for the SPAR Craic 10k — a celebration of sport, community, and culture at the heart of the city’s festivities.

Beginning at Belfast City Hall and finishing in the vibrant atmosphere of Ormeau Park, the SPAR Craic 10k has grown since 2015 into a firm favourite — as much a St Patrick’s Day tradition as a shamrock!

And while the event is famous for its sea of green t-shirts, wigs, and tutus, we’re committed to making the SPAR Craic 10k Ireland’s greenest urban run. Our focus is firmly on sustainability: phasing out plastics, using recyclable materials, and reducing waste wherever possible. Last year we became Belfast’s first race to introduce wooden medals, and in 2026 they’re back — only bigger and better.

We’ve also cut out disposable branded freebies and, once again, every registered runner will receive their chipped bib by post, saving thousands of car journeys for bib collection.

We know some changes take adjustment, but with your support we’ll continue to grow the SPAR Craic 10k as both Belfast’s greatest run and Ireland’s greenest.

So lace up, join the crowd, and experience the energy of Belfast on St Patrick’s Day 2026. With céad míle fáilte, we invite you to come along for the Craic.

As in previous years, we expect this race to sell out before the early bird rate ends. Early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. You must be aged 15 years or older on the day, to run this race. Participants younger than 15 are not permitted to run.

2026 Prices:

Super Early Bird Price: £20.00 / £180 team of 10 (Sept 2025- 1st Jan 2026)

Early Bird Price: £25.00 / £220 team of 10 (2nd Jan- 1st Feb 2026)

Regular Price: £27.00 / £250 team of 10 (2nd Feb- 17th March 2026)

We will accept requests for deferrals/refunds up until January 31st. After this date we can do name changes.