5K Resident Impacts

Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash

Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Dublin Irish Festival 5K & Kids Dash presented by IGS Energy will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Kids Dash will begin at 6:35 p.m. and the 5K at 7 p.m. in Historic Dublin.

The Dublin Irish Festival 5K will start on South High Street just south of Bridge Street. Race day registration, as well as the Post-Race Party and Concert, will be in the Spring Hill Lane parking lot located at 55 South High Street starting at 5:30 p.m.

Road Closures for the 5K

The 55 South High Street Parking lot and Spring Hill Lane between Mill Lane and South High Street will close from approximately 3 – 10 p.m.

South High Street, from Bridge Street to Tuttle Road, will be closed to through traffic from approximately 6:10 – 8:30 p.m.

Other roads closed at this time include: Marion Street, Monsarrat Drive, Longview Drive, Grandview Drive, Karrer Place, Country House Lane, Haymaker Lane, and Settlers Place.

Residents who live east of South High Street in Historic Dublin will be able to exit to Bridge Street via South Blacksmith Lane during the race.

During the race only, residents on Marion Street, Monsarrat Drive, Longview Drive and Grandview Drive may exit their streets using the City access lane on Monsarrat Drive onto Pebble Creek Drive.

In the case of an emergency or on an as needed basis, Dublin Police will be stationed throughout the route to escort residents out of the area via motorcycle officer.  

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THANK YOU

Your support of the City of Dublin’s special events makes them fun and enjoyable for all. Even if you don’t run, the athletes could use some encouraging cheers, or plan to join us at the Post-Race Party and Concert that goes until 9 p.m. Thank you for your continuous patience and support on Thursday, July 31 as we alter traffic and parking patterns.

Please contact 614-410-4545 or email events@dublin.oh.us if you have any questions. 

EAT

Allergen & Dietary Restrictions

Peanut-Free Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
  • Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee – Nut-free options (facility carries nuts)
  • Dos Hermanos
  • Graeter’s Ice Cream
  • Kona Ice
  • Matus Enterprises
  • Monster Baby Donuts

Pescatarian Options

  • Big Bamboo’s Caribbean Grill – Fish & Chips, Crab Cake Sandwich, Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, Shrimp Po-Boy, Fish Po-Boy
  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Wild Caught Salmon Filet, Blue Lump Crab Cake
  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck
  • The Celtic Pig – Fish and Chips

Vegetarian Options

  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck – Grilled Cheese, Cheese Quesadilla
  • Gosia’s Pierogies – Pierogies
  • Hey Hey – Sauerkraut Balls, Irish Potato Pancakes, Cabbage and Noodles
  • Monster Baby Donuts
  • Old Bag of Nails Pub – Fried Pickles, Mac & Cheese, French Fries
  • RKP Vending – Jumbo Hot Pretzels, French Fries
  • Snow Sisters
  • Squeaky’s Cheese Curds – Fried Cheese Curds
  • Swensons Drive Ins – Salad Boys (veggie patty sandwich)
  • The Irish Baker – Scones, Shortbread, Soda Bread, Brown Breads
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc – Hummus, Falafel, Veggie Platter, Fries
  • Whole World – Vegetarian Irish Stew, Caesar Salad

Vegan Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Portobello Mushroom
  • Lehman’s Concessions – Dairy-free Smoothies
  • Snow Sisters
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc – Falafel, Veggie Platter, Fries

Gluten-Free Options

  • Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events – Potato Hash, Salmon, Pork Chop, Portobello, Dill Sauce
  • Celtic Pig – Pork & Brisket, Haggis (without gravy)
  • Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck – Bisque, Chowder (corn tortillas available)
  • Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee
  • Dos Hermanos
  • Graeter’s Ice Cream
  • Hey Hey – Pulled Pork, Brisket, Stuffed Cabbage, Irish Potato Pancakes (all GF)
  • Matus Enterprises
  • Lehman’s Concessions – Smoothies
  • RKP Vending
  • Schmidt’s of German Village – Available upon request
  • Snow Sisters
  • Swensons Drive Ins – Available upon request
  • The Almond Shop – All gluten-free except Honey Roasted Cashews and Jalapeño Cheddar Peanuts
  • Tortilla Street Food
  • Virginia Vendor Food Services Inc
  • Whole World – Caesar Salad