Catch the Leprechaun 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Go for the Pot o' GOLD! 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.

🎽 Participants Benefits

• Finisher Mug: Commemorative finisher coffee mug for all finishers
• Race T-Shirt: Commemorative race t-shirt
• Post-Race Food: Free post race food and beverages
• Live Music: Live post race music

🍀 Leprechaun Shenanigans

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!

📍 Race Location

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

Pre-race yoga provided by Lowcountry Yoga at 8am on the grass at Park Bend.

🏆 Awards

There will be 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 Support

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. Racers for Pacers provides these individuals with the opportunity to “run” with a pacer on a regular basis and in local 5ks, 10ks or longer competitive runs throughout the Lowcountry.

🍀 St. Patrick's Day Cheer

Come check out this scenic route and enjoy some St. Patrick's Day cheer!

❗ Important Registration Information

If you register after March 9th, we cannot guarantee a race shirt, but we'd still love for you to join us!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does this race award a medal to finishers?

A. In lieu of a finishers medal, every person that registers before 3/1/2025 and finishes the race will receive a commemorative coffee mug to use at the race after party.

Q. What is the minimum age requirement and do you need a parents or guardian’s consent to participate?

A. The minimum age for the 5K is 6 years, and we do need the signature of a consenting parent or guardian. No runner under the age of 10 may participate in the 5K unless accompanied by an adult.

Q: Can I have my favorite pet/dog run with me?

A: No. For the safety of the runners, no dogs will be allowed to run on the race course.

Q. Can I register at packet pick up? What about on race day? Do you accept credit cards at packet pick up and/or on race day?

A. Yes, there will be race day registration, but t-shirts or finisher mugs will not be guaranteed. Packet Pick Up will be at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park.

Q. Can I pick up my friend’s packet?

A. Yes you can. You only need the name they registered under to do so. Be sure to coordinate, we have had situations where someone picked up a packet for another and the original runner also showed up asking for their packet.

Q. Is there race day packet pick-up?

A. We will have packet pick up on Friday, March 14th from 10am - 6pm and also on race day from 7:30am - 8am at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park only. 3510 Park Avenue Blvd., Suite 102, Mount Pleasant.

Q. The shirt in my packet doesn’t fit, can I exchange it for a different size?

A. If we have any extras after the race you are welcome to exchange, but if the race fills, extras for exchange are unlikely.

Q. Will there be a place to leave a drop bag for the race?

A. No.

Q. I registered but now I can’t make it, can I get a refund or defer my registration to next year?

A. There is NO RAINCHECK for this event. Your entry fee for this year’s event CANNOT be transferred to next year’s event, and there are NO REFUNDS, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. Seriously.

You CAN donate your entry to charity, you will get a cash donation receipt. Just let us know!

You can transfer your entry to another person for free before registration closes on 3/15/2025. Please contact us to do so.

PLEASE NOTE that there is an immediate disqualification for anyone who runs under another person’s bib other than the person of record.

Q. Can you mail my race packet to me or can I pickup my packet after the race, even though I’m not going to run?

A. You will be able to pick up your packet up to one week after the race. No packets will be mailed.

Q. I left early, but it looks like I won an award. Can you mail it to me?

A. No, we do not mail out awards after the race. You will be able to pick up your award at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park up to one week after the race. After one week, your prize will be donated.

Q. Are baby joggers/strollers allowed?

A. Yes, please be aware and stay clear of other runners.

Q. Will there be a water station on the course?

A. Yes, there will be a water station at the intersection of Darrell Creek Trail and Faulkner Drive.

Q. Can I wear my headphones?

A. We highly discourage the use of headphones in our races for your safety and the safety of your fellow runners. If you do use headphones, please keep one ear free and listen for instructions from the race monitors.

Q. I’m running, can my spouse/family volunteer?

A. Yes, we can use all the help we can get. They can sign up under the volunteer tab on the race registration page.

Q. Will there be an after party, with food and drinks?

A. Definitely and you don’t want to miss it! There will also be live music.

Q. When will the race results be