The St Patrick’s Day 5K and Pub Crawl is a flat 5K run through downtown Washington and Washington Park, followed by a post-race pub crawl. This is the event's sixth year. The entry fee includes both the race and the crawl; a pub-crawl-only option is available for those preferring the social aspect without the run.
The crawl features beer from local breweries and offers discounts at other bars, structuring the day around running and subsequent downtown stops. Participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and other merchandise. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers, age-group winners from youth to 65+, and for the best St. Patty’s Day costumes.