5th Ever World's Shortest St Patrick's Day ZERO-K 2026
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Bridge Street, 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
☘️🍺 Lace Up (or Not!) for the 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K! 🍺☘️
Get ready to sprint, stroll, or saunter your way into St. Patrick’s Day weekend fun! The 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K is back and better than ever, kicking off the festivities leading up to the legendary 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!
🏃‍♂️ What’s the Deal? 🏃‍♀️
This “race” (if you can call it that) covers a whopping 299 feet on Historic Bridge Street—the world’s shortest street in everyday use. You’ll start at one end and finish gloriously at O’Kelley’s Pub, the world’s biggest inflatable Irish pop-up pub. Yes, it’s a thing. Yes, it’s awesome.
🎶 Bonus Fun!
The party doesn’t stop at the finish line. Stick around for 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Pre-Parade festivities begin at 5:30pm.
🍻 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Packet Pickup: 10 AM -3 PM at Bridge Street/Malvern
Race Start: 4 PM
Parade: 6 PM
Early Packet Pickup:
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Tri-Lakes CASA Office, 508 Ouachita Avenue (Hamp Williams Building – Parking in the rear of the building) Hot Springs
📞 501-321-9269
💚 What You Get for $25:
A coveted Zero K T-shirt
A shiny finisher’s medal (because you’re a winner, duh)
A swag bag full of fun surprises
A legit race bib to show off your “athleticism”
A 0.0 oval race sticker
👉 Register by Monday, March 9, 2026 for the full swag haul. Late registrations (March 10–16) will get a swag bag and bib while supplies last—but no T-shirt or medal. (T-shirts available for purchase at the event while supplies last.)
🏅 Fun Awards Categories:

Best Costume (Leprechaun Dash): Show off your most spirited St. Paddy’s Day look!

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
💚Why It Matters:
Every step, skip, or stagger supports Tri-Lakes CASA, helping Court Appointed Special Advocates stand up for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, Clark, Grant, and Pike Counties.
📢 Don’t wait—register today!
It’s the shortest, silliest, and most spirited race you’ll ever “run.”
☘️🏃‍♂️🎸🍻
