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The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

Sat, Mar 6, 2027
In 111 days
Versailles, KY
Falling Springs Recreation Center (Huffman Pavilion)

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2026

55–77°F

dry

2025

32–44°F

dry

2024

51–61°F

rain

2023

43–72°F

dry

2022

59–67°F

rain

2021

24–47°F

dry

2020

35–49°F

dry

2019

15–35°F

dry

2018

41–58°F

dry

2017

48–62°F

rain

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About this race

The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass!

Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 8:00AM for the 10 th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K   in historic Versailles, Kentucky.  

Our race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country.  The race will benefit The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the diaper bank program at Versailles United Methodist Church.

PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS)

  1. Thursday, March 4th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
  2. Friday, March 5th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center
  3. Race morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area)

You may pick up packets for friends/family.  No credentials or paperwork required.  Race morning packet pickup is primarily for out of town/out of state participants.

This RaceRise produced event is your PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races.

RACE FEATURES INCLUDE

  • Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways)

  • Commemorative performance race T-shirts 

  • Finishers' medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal)

  • DJ James Hummel & Freestyle Entertainment

  • Overall & Age Group Awards & Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest

  • Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)

  • REFERRAL REWARDS   Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS  Can't make it to the race in person but want to support the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and Woodford Humane Society?  Consider registering as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own 3.1,10, or 13.1 mile run or walk in your own town.  Register by March 1st, and we'll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher's medal.  The registration fee of $55 includes shipping.

HALF MARATHON ROUTE

10 MILER ROUTE

5K ROUTE

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