Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Catch the Leprechaun 5K

The Catch the Leprechaun 5K is a 3.1-mile race for walkers, joggers, competitive and non-competitive runners and stroller pushers (no bikes or dogs please). We encourage everyone to dress in their best Irish/Green outfit. Prizes are awarded to top runners, age groupers and best Irish costume! The course is a USATF Certified 5K flat and fast course on pavement.

Amenities: Commemorative finisher coffee mug for all finishers, Commemorative race t-shirt, Free post race food and beverages, Live post race music. The famous local legend Leprechaun will be on the course with plenty of shenanigans and malarkey. Any runners who beat the leprechaun to the finish line will receive a lucky prize!

Course: The race will begin and end at Blue Sky Endurance at Park Bend at Carolina Park. The flat 5K course will take you along Park Avenue Blvd. to Darrel Creek Trail and back. Pre-race yoga provided by Lowcountry Yoga at 8am on the grass at Park Bend.

Awards: Pots 'o Gold for the top 3 Overall male and female finishers, top male and female Masters, top male and female Grandmasters. Separate Age Group awards for the top male and female of each of the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 and over. Register your team for largest team award!

Charity: Proceeds from this race will benefit Racers for Pacers, a local non profit that provides running chairs for individuals with disabilities who cannot run on their own.