Blarney Blitz

03/20/2026

Still reminiscing on these awesome memories made at Blarney this year✨🍀

03/18/2026

The team had such a great time at the Peoria St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrating the luckiest holiday yesterday ☘️✨

Shoutout to one of our age group winners who joined us to hand out beads! So fun having you be part of the parade magic! 💚

03/14/2026

Be sure to check out your race day photos!📸☘️
Link in Bio or on the ShaZam app!

03/13/2026

Packet Pickup Today! ☘️

📍 RC Outfitters | 311 SW Water St.
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Swing by, grab your race goodies, and get ready for an epic Blarney Blitz celebration! We can’t wait to see everyone out on the course tomorrow for a morning of running, fun, and a little luck of the Irish. 🍀🏃‍♀️

Race Day Packet Pickup:
📍 RC Outfitters | 311 SW Water St.
⏰ Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM (before the race)

Huge thanks to our amazing CREW 309 of ladies who help make the race day magic happen. We couldn’t do it without you! ✨

03/11/2026

Packet pickup ✔️
Shake out run ✔️
Chance to win new shoes ✔️

Join and New Balance Friday at 5:30 PM for a fun and easy shake out run. Demo the brand new Ellipse, get some miles in with friends, then head to Kelleher’s where we will raffle off a pair to one lucky runner.

All paces welcome 🍀

Blarney Blitz Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery, Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL - Central Illinois' St. Patrick's Day themed race including a… - March 14, 2026

03/11/2026

Blarney Blitz is more than just a race ☘️

This event supports the incredible women of CREW 309, a Peoria nonprofit empowering breast cancer survivors and women at high risk through rowing, strength, and community.

Look for them volunteering this Saturday💚

Thank you

03/06/2026

DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE COSTUME CONTEST! 🍀

Show up in your best St. Patrick’s Day gear and you might leave with a little extra luck.

We will be crowning three lucky categories:

Best Male Costume
$50 RC Outfitters Gift Card

Best Female Costume
$50 RC Outfitters Gift Card

Best Group Costume
$25 RC Outfitters Gift Card per group member

WE CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU'VE GOT

*Group is defined as 3 or more participants working together to bring one creative theme to life. (Maximum of 4 gift cards awarded to the winning group)

03/03/2026

Nothing beats a photo finish moment ✨

Especially when it ends with a full breakfast and a celebratory green beer from 🍀🍺🍽

02/28/2026

What the sign says.

Get your Blarney on March 14🍺🍀

02/25/2026

New year. New additions. Same legendary St. Patrick’s Day tradition. 🍺🍀🇨🇮

The Blarney Blitz is leveling up with a brand new website and dedicated Facebook and Instagram pages to keep you more connected than ever. More updates. More behind the scenes. More ways to get involved.

One thing is not changing… we are still doing St. Patrick’s Day right. Race in the morning, then make your way to Kelleher’s where breakfast, celebratory beers, and high vibes are waiting.🍺

Make sure you are following along so you do not miss registration updates, volunteer opportunities, course info, and race day details. Claim your spot before they run out.