The 2026 St. Patrick's Trek will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Herman Baker Park in Sherman, Texas. The event will feature a trail-based race on the Herman Baker Lake Trail, offering a mix of technical rock and dirt single track, rocky and rooty sections, and bridges. The course is designed to be scenic, with slight elevation changes and natural trail features. The event is expected to have partly cloudy skies with daytime temperatures in the mid-60s Fahrenheit and wind speeds of 5-10 mph, making for comfortable running conditions. Participants can expect a well-supported trail race with aid stations, photography, and a friendly atmosphere. The event includes two distance options: 10K and 5K, with awards for top finishers, age-group categories, and a unique "Dead Freakin' Last" award for the last participant to cross the finish line.
What distances are available for this event?
→10K St. Patrick's Trek
→5K St. Patrick's Trek
What is the event schedule?
→7:00AM - 7:45AM: Packet Pickup
→7:50AM: Race Brief
→8:00AM: 10K Start
→8:05AM: 5K Start
→9:30AM: Award Ceremony
→11:00AM: Course Cutoff (3 hours total)
What registration pricing tiers are available?
→5K Pricing Tiers:
• Opening: $30
• Feb 1: $35
• Mar 1: $40
→10K Pricing Tiers:
• Opening: $40
• Feb 1: $45
• Mar 1: $50
What is included in the registration?
→Finisher Gear: St. Patrick's TREK Stainless Steel bottle for all finishers
→Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall (Men & Women), Old Timer (1st Place M&F Age 50+), DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award
→Race Experience: Aid station with hydration & snacks, photography, fully marked/supported course, friendly race staff/volunteers
What are the key policies for the event?
→Cupless Race: Participants must bring their own cup or bottle (no cups provided)
→Race Credit: Full credit to any race with minimum 30-day notice; credits valid 1 year
→No full refunds offered
→Military/First Responder discounts available (contact with ID verification)
→No apparel or medals shipped for no-shows
What awards are given out?
→1st, 2nd, 3rd Place overall (Men & Women)
→Old Timer (1st Place M&F Age 50+)
→DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award
What is the course surface and environment like?
→Surface: Technical rock and dirt single track, rocky/rooty trails, & bridges
→Environment: Scenic course around Herman Baker Lake with natural trail features
What are the cutoff times for the event?
→11:00AM: Course Cutoff (3 hours total)
Are there any discounts available for registration?
→Military/First Responder discounts available (contact with ID verification)
