Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Southern Arizona Roadrunners (SAR) is very pleased to produce this awesome running and walking event in vibrant downtown Tucson in partnership with the iconic Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade Festival.

🎉 Event Details

• Date: March 15, 2026
• Location: 200 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ
• Start Time: Morning of the festival
• Course: Fast and flat courses along the Tucson St. Patrick's Day Parade route

This event will be centered around the Children's Museum and Armory Park. The event will feature a totally unique, custom finisher medal and shirt (5K only), a free beer at the festival with your race entry (only for those over 21 years old in either the 5K or 1M) and so much more. Bring your entire family out in the morning to get your run or walk on, and then stay for the amazing parade and festival. It will be an experience you won't soon forget! A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Children of Fallen Officers Scholarship Fund. For more information on the myriad happenings with the parade and festival please visit https://www.tucsonstpatricksday.com/.

🏅 Awards & Swag

• Awards: The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies!
• T-shirts: 5K registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last.
• Finisher Medal: All 5K finishers will get a super-cool finisher medal.
• Additional goodies: There will be some fun St. Patrick's Day related goodies for all.

All finishers (5K and 1 Mile) 21 & over can get one free beer at the St. Patrick's Day festival. Be prepared to show your ID and the volunteers will take the tear off that's on the bottom of your bib to use as a 'ticket' for you to claim your free beer. The male and female winner of the 5K will each get to ride in the St. Patrick's Day parade in a special vehicle!

💰 Membership Discounts

Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

🔗 More Information

For further details and to register, please visit the official race page: Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk.