St. Paddys Day 5K

On Friday, May 8, St. Paddy's Day 5K event chair Ryan Siebert had the privilege of presenting $5,000 checks to each of the beneficiaries from this year’s event, held March 14.

Representatives from Loaves & Fishes Community Services, DuPage Pads, and NAMI DuPage joined us to share how these funds will help support their important work in our community.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported the event. Together, we’re making a real impact. ☘️

2026 Race Day photos are live!

Visit www.stpaddysday5k.com to access link to Race Results and Race Day photos.

What an incredible event we had at the Rotary Club of Naperville St. Paddy’s Day 5K!

👏Overall Race Winners

Women
🥇 Anna Kenig-Ziesler – Chicago – 16:16
🥈 Julie Wiemerslage – Chicago – 16:37
🥉 Kristin Dailey – Elmhurst – 16:50

Men
🥇 Darren Barlow – Chicago – 15:20
🥈 Nick Licari – 15:32 - The Leprechaun from Brooks Running Shoes
🥉 Ben Bocher – Naperville – 15:36

🌟 Special Recognition

Youngest Winners (Ages 1–9)
Calais Young – Naperville
Lucas Pavlovski – Naperville

Oldest Winners (Ages 75–99)
Marilyn Liebich – Huntley
Jim Varney – Aurora

🎭 Best Costume Winners

Jennifer Russian, Kristin White, Jennifer Armstrong, and Nikki Sefton – Naperville

Thank you to everyone who came out to run, walk, volunteer, cheer, and celebrate with us. Your participation helps the Naperville Sunrise Rotary continue making a meaningful impact in our community and beyond.

With gratitude,
The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise

Celebrating the 27th Annual Sunrise Rotary St
Paddy's Day 5K...this team ran off with a cash prize for best costumes. They're bound to be doing more celebrating now!

Tomorrow’s the big day!

Lay out your clothes, hydrate, and get ready for a fun morning downtown. 🍀

👉 Register & learn more: www.stpaddysday5k.com

👉 Packet-Pickup today from 10 am to 6 pm at Naperville Running Company (34 W. Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Naperville).

An event of Naperville Sunrise Rotary

Why We Run

This Saturday, your steps help support:
💚 Loaves & Fishes Community Services
💚 DuPage Pads
💚 NAMI DuPage

Thank you for running for something bigger than yourself.

👉 Register & learn more: www.stpaddysday5k.com

👉 Packet-Pickup at the Naperville Running Company (34 W. Jefferson Avenue in Naperville)
Thursday 3/12 * 12-6PM
Friday 3/13 * 10AM-6PM

You can also pick up at Centennial Beach on Race Day, Saturday 3/14 * 7-7:45AM

An event of Naperville Sunrise Rotary

Packet Pickup Reminder

📦 Packet pickup is almost here!
Details on our website — grab your bib, shirt, and get excited for race day!

Thursday 3/12 at the Downtown Naperville Running Company - 12-6PM

Friday 3/13 Downtown Naperville Running Company- 10AM-6PM

You can also pick up Race Day, March 14th, at Centennial Beach from 7-7:45AM

👉 Register & learn more: www.stpaddysday5k.com

An event of Naperville Sunrise Rotary

Training Motivation

Easy jog, brisk walk, or stretch session — do something nice for your body today!

Race week is here. 💪

👉 Register & learn more: www.stpaddysday5k.com

An event of Naperville Sunrise Rotary