World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Zero K
Location: Bridge Street
Event Date: Tuesday, March 17 | 4 p.m.
Sign up now for the Zero-K Race, this year held on the same day as the First Ever 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs - Tuesday, March 17 at 4PM! All to benefit Tri-Lakes CASA, standing up for children in foster care.
Register to race by clicking here.
The race, 299-feet in length, benefits Tri-Lakes Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), which helps stand up for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, Clark, Grant and Pike Counties. The race will be followed by the First Ever 23rd Annual World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade®. There will be awards at the race for the Best Costumes - GREEN and IRISH themed costumes encouraged!
The entry fee is $25. Racers get a Zero K T-shirt, a finisher’s medal, a swag bag, and a race bib. Those who register by Tuesday, March 10, get all the swag. Those who register between March 11 and 16 will get a swag bag and bib while supplies last — but no T-shirt or medal.
Click here to register now for the Zero-K!
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.
Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Packet Pickup: 10 AM -3 PM at Bridge Street/Malvern
Race Start: 4 PM
Parade: 6 PM
What You Get:
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
Fun Awards Categories:
Best Costume (Leprechaun Dash): Bring your most spirited St. Paddy’s Day attire! Leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks encouraged.
Why It Matters:
All proceeds go to Tri-Lakes CASA, supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, and Grant Counties.
So, what are you waiting for?
Sign up today and get ready for a St. Paddy’s Day weekend like no other!
Schedule of Events
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