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. Commemorative finisher mason jar mugs for all finishers Commemorative race t-shirt Free beer and sandwiches compliments of our sponsors Rooted and The Front Porch Live Irish music pre and post race 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!
The race will begin and end at Blue Sky Endurance at The Bend at Carolina Park. The flat 5K course will take you along Park Avenue Blvd. to Darrel Creek Trail and back.
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 provided by On Running for the top 3 male and female of each of the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-24, 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.
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. Come check out this scenic route and enjoy some St. Patrick's Day cheer!
