When does the Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k sell out?

Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k

Q: How hard is the Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k 5K?

Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k is a 5K on a road course in Topeka, Kansas. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k?

Race-day weather in Topeka can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 10:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

March 14, 2026

Topeka, Kansas

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About the Race

Mark your calendars because the Mater Dei Irish Festival and 5k is back for its 14th year in Topeka! Get ready to experience the unbeatable atmosphere at Evergy Plaza with authentic Irish music, food, and drink. Join us on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, for an epic race and a day filled with festivities! It's going to be an absolute blast, so don't miss out! Sláinte!

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Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

music

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.