*first 1,000 adult and youth registrants.*
We are pleased to announce that the OS1st St. Paddy’s 5k has been chosen as a championship race for the USATF-New England Grand Prix Series.
LEARN MORE about the USATF-NE Grand Prix Series.
Go the distance. Earn the jacket!
Complete at least 3 events totaling 26.2 miles to earn the Elliot Millennium Running Series Jacket. For complete list of events, rules and details, Learn More…
Run more, run faster, score points!
The Points Chase is a motivational and competitive component to participating in our Signature events. For standings, rules and details, Learn More…
5K & 10K Course
With a Start and Finish right at Paddys American Grille for both the 5k & 10k distances, this Irish-themed course is flat and fast! Set entirely within the Pease Development Authority, the 5k is 1 counter-clockwise lap while the 10k is 2 full laps with a quick out & back on Rye St. Everyone is then invited to the post-race party and beer garden hosted by Paddys!
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Event Details
RACE DATE & TIMES
March 9, 2025
Start: 10:00am
LOCATION
Paddy’s American Grille
27 International Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
PARKING
Parking is available in select lots at 1 New Hampshire Ave, 25 New Hampshire Ave, 14 Manchester Square, 75 Manchester Ave, and 2 International Dr, all a short walk from the venue. Look for the event parking signs upon arrival. [Parking Map coming soon]
EARLY BIB PICK-UP
Available at the Millennium Running Retail Store (138 Bedford Center Road, Bedford, NH) during the following days/times:
- Saturday, March 8 from 10:30am to 7:00pm
RACE DAY BIB PICK-UP | RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Available starting at 8:30am at the Race Day HQ in Pease Development Authority 27 International Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801) adjacent the start and finish lines.
GEAR CHECK
Gear check will be available for all participants in the registration area. Simply check your bag in the Gear Check tent and pick it up after you finish.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS
Water, fresh bananas, yogurt provided by Stonyfield Organic and other grab-and-go snacks will be available in the post race area.
POST-RACE BEER
5k & 10k participants (21+ only) may redeem their Sam Adams beer ticket in the beer garden at Paddy’s American Grille. Additional drinks may be purchased on-site.
RESULTS sponsored by xfinity
Live online results thanks to our friends at xfinity will be published exclusively on MillenniumRunning.com
RACE PHOTOS sponsored by AutoFair
Millennium Running is happy to provide FREE digital race photos from this event thanks to our friends at AutoFair. Photos will be posted online 2-3 business days following the event.
FINISHER VIDEO
Finishers of the event will receive a link to their finisher video. The link will be emailed 1-2 business days following the event.
5K AWARDS
Awards to the Top 3 Overall Men & Women by Gun Time. Awards will also be given out to the top 3 male and female in each 5-yr age group by Net Time. (<12, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 80+). Stop by the Awards Tent following the race to claim your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.
10K AWARDS
Awards to the Top 3 Overall Men & Women by Gun Time. Awards will also be given out to the top 3 male and female in each 5-yr age group by Net Time. (19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34 … 80+). Stop by the Awards Tent following the race to claim your award. Awards will not be mailed after the event.
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER RACE DISTANCE, TO VIRTUAL, OR TO A NEW PARTICIPANT
Should you wish to transfer to another race distance or to the virtual option, begin HERE by editing your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please select “Change Category” at the top of your entry. From there, you will complete and check out with a new registration and your existing entry will be removed. Be sure to complete and finish the check out of your new registration to finalize your transfer.
If you’d like to transfer your registration to a new participant, begin HERE by editing your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please select “Transfer Registration” at the top of your entry. You may then enter the email address of the person who will be transferring into the event in your place. They’ll receive a link to register with your previous entry fee carrying over. Please note, there is a $10 transfer fee to complete this process. Please read our Refund & Transfer Policy for full information.
GENERAL FAQs
Read a full list of General FAQ’s here.
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Virtual Details
VIRTUAL RACE DATE & TIMES
Race with us from wherever you are on whatever day & time that works for you before 11:59pm on March 11.
BIBS & SHIRTS
T-shirts are limited to the first 1,000 registered in-person and virtual participants combined. Virtual participants who qualify for event give-a-ways can choose to have them either mailed to them (which is part of the online registration process or part of the transfer to virtual process) or pick them up at our Millennium Store during the scheduled Early Bib Pick-Up times. If you are unable to make early bib pick-up, please elect to have your item(s) shipped as they cannot be guaranteed past event day.
* Shipments are mailed out approximately 3-4 days prior to the event. Unfortunately, shipping cannot be processed past the event. All shipping requests must be submitted by 9am on the Friday prior to the event.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY RESULTS?
It’s easy! On race week, we will be sending you a unique link that will allow you to submit your race results.
You can also access your entry to add your virtual time by clicking HERE to edit your entry. After triggering your edit entry link via email, please scroll down to the question asking for your virtual time. You can enter your time, scroll down to the bottom of the entry, then complete your submission by saving the edit. (Please note that the ability to submit results will not be available until Thursday of race week).
Results must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday, March 11.
RESULTS
Official Results will be published exclusively on millenniumrunning.com on Tuesday, March 12. You have until 11:59pm on Monday, March 11 to submit your time using the unique link provided in your confirmation email.
What about the Elliot Millennium Series and Delta Dental Points Chase?
Virtual registrants will earn miles toward the Elliot Millennium Series Jacket! However, no points will be assigned for the Delta Dental Points Chase.
Your registration includes…
• OS1st Socks (first 1,000 adult & youth registrants)
• Beer Ticket (ages 21+)
• Free Race Photos
• Finish Line Video
Past Results
Official Charity Partner
Millennium Running takes great pride in not only producing the best events possible for our running community, but more importantly, we are proud to give back to our local community. To date we have distributed nearly $2,000,000 to local organizations and charities through our Signature Events. For 2025, we are honored to adopt Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire as our official charity partner.