5th Ever World's Shortest St Patrick's Day ZERO-K 2026

5th Annual CASA World's Shortest St Patrick's Day ZERO-K 2026

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!

This “race” 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.

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 at Tri-Lakes CASA Office, 508 Ouachita Avenue (Hamp Williams Building - Parking in the rear of the building) Hot Springs

What You Get for $25: A coveted Zero K T-shirt, a shiny finisher’s medal, a swag bag full of fun surprises, a legit race bib, and 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.