​​The 7th Annual Mater Dei Irish Fest 5k Fun Run and Walk has become a family favorite event each spring!  Come join us on Saturday March 16th for another great event.
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This years event will include the race around downtown, the Mater Dei Irish Festival with authentic Irish foods, beverages, music, and many kids activities.  

There are many events hosted downtown on race day including:
Irish Sing-Along - 8a
Great Topeka Bed Race - 10a
St. Patrick's Day Parade - 12p

​​If you would like to view results from years past, visit the Race/Results page.

2019 Womens Overall

2019 Mens Overall

Couch to IF 5k

It is recommended to properly warm up before physical activity, a brisk walk of 5 minutes to increase blood flow and raise the heart rate is sufficient for the following plan.
Where the plan states x2, complete that series twice.
Jan 6 - Week 1
Run 1 min, Walk 1.5 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Run 1 min, Walk 1.5 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Run 1 min, Walk 1 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Jan 13 - Week 2
Run 1.5 min, Walk 2 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Run 1.5 min, Walk 2 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Run 2 min, Walk 2 min
Repeat for a total of 20 min
Jan 20 - Week 3
Run 1.5 min, Walk 1.5 min x2
Run 3 min, Walk 3 min
 Run 1.5 min, Walk 1.5 min x2
Run 3 min, Walk 3 min
Run 1.5 min, Walk 1.5 min x2
Run 3 min, Walk 3 min x2
Jan 27 - Week 4
Run 3 min, Walk 1.5 min
Run 5 min, walk 2.5 min
Run 3 min, Walk 1.5 min
Run 5 min
Run 3 min, Walk 1.5 min
Run 5 min, walk 2.5 min
Run 3 min, Walk 1.5 min
Run 5 min
Run 5 min, Walk 2.5 min x2
Run 5 min
Feb 3 - Week 5
Run 5 min, walk 3 min x2
Run 5 min
Run 8 min, Walk 5 min
Run 8 min
Run 20 min
Feb 10 - Week 6
Run 5 min, Walk 3 min
Run 8 min, Walk 3 min
Run 5 min
Run 10 min, Walk 3 min
Run 10 min
Run 25 min
Feb 17 - Week 7
Run 12 min, Walk 3 min
Run 12 min
Run 20 min
Run 30 min
Feb 24 - Week 8
Run 20 min
Run 10 min, Walk 3 min
Run 10 min
Run 35 min
March 3 - Week 9
Run 12 min, Walk 3 min
Run 12 min
Run 20 min
Run 25 min
March 10 - Week 10
Run 20 min
Run 10 min, Walk 3 min
Run 10 min
Irishfest 5k
Race Day
The above plan is adopted from the NHS.uk website.  IF5k members and NHS.uk cannot be held liable for discomfort, injuries, or medical issues that could result from beginning a physical activity.  Please visit with your physician before beginning any exercise program.

You can view photos from this year and years past below.