Erin Go Bragh: In-Person Racing Returns At Four Courts Four Miler

ARLINGTON, VA — For every storm, there’s a rainbow, according to an old Irish blessing. In the case of the Four Courts Four Miler, race organizers are finally getting to see what’s at the end of the rainbow after two years of postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Four Courts Four Miller, sponsored by Ireland’s Four Courts bar and restaurant at 2051 Wilson Blvd. in Courthouse, will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 9 a.m.

Similar to the Clarendon Day course, the Four Courts Four Miler is downhill for the first half and uphill from Rosslyn for the second half. Runners will reach the turnaround point on Route 110 about halfway between Arlington Cemetery and the Pentagon.

The post-race gathering includes beers provided by Ireland’s Four Courts.

Organizers are expecting about 1,400 participants. The race fee is $48, with same-day registrations allowed near the starting line at Ireland’s Four Courts.

Pacer’s Running is operating the race, the company’s first of 2022. The company said it is noticing runners getting more comfortable with in-person running events.

“We are seeing more runners and the runners who come out seem very comfortable with racing. But we are not at pre-pandemic levels of participants yet,” Pacer’s said.

The Arlington County Police Department is closing certain roadways to accommodate the event. From about 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wilson Blvd. from N. Courthouse Rd. to N. Rhodes St. will be closed.

From 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Wilson Blvd. from Route 110 to N. Courthouse Road and northbound Route 110 from I-395 to I-66 will be closed. Southbound Route 110 will remain open during the event. Metrobus routes will be detoured but remain operational during the event.