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Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Essex Town Hall, Essex CT
5K
30–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
27–40°F
dry
2025
33–47°F
dry
2024
33–55°F
dry
2023
34–41°F
rain
2022
20–36°F
dry
2021
27–47°F
dry
2020
40–61°F
rain
2019
22–42°F
dry
2018
31–35°F
rain
2017
15–34°F
dry
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About this race
Catch A Leprechaun 5K Race Description
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex.
Registration & Race Schedule
- Registration: available on-line only, even on race day.
- Race Day Check-In: opens at 8:30 am.
- 5K Start: 10:00 am.
Entry Fees
- Advance Registration: $33 before March 10, thereafter $38.
- Region 4 Students and Staff: $18 before March 10, thereafter $23.
- Note: Entry fees include on-line processing fee.
Custom T-Shirts
Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.
Awards
- Overall Winners: First male and female overall winners.
- Age Group Awards: Top three male and female in age groups:
- 12 and Under
- 13-18
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Event Details
Join us for the Catch A Leprechaun 5K on March 13, 2027, at Essex Town Hall, Essex, CT. For more information, visit here.
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