Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2M Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd

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1 Bridgepoint Plaza, Rome GA

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Leprechaun-a-Thon 5K and 2 Mi. Health Walk sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd

Rome, GA

Event Date

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Event Overview

Annual Event: Join us for the 10th Annual running of this fun and exciting community event!
Beneficiary: A portion of the funds raised will go to support Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries (www.hungerministries.org).

Race Times

5:30 PM: 5K
5:45 PM: 2M Health Walk

Race Information

Start Location: First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza
Finish Location: Pedestrian Bridge leading to the Forum and the Town Green
Certification: The 5K course is certified by USA Track and Field (Certification # GA20019WC).

Registration Details

Early Bird Registration: 5K cost is $36, and the walk is $31. Ends on Sunday, February 1 at midnight.
Regular Registration: Register online at runsignup.com or visit 1 Shorter Avenue. After February 1, 5K is $41, Health Walk is $36.
Closing Date: Registration closes on Sunday, March 8 at 11 p.m.
Late Registration: After March 8, costs are $51 for the 5K and Health Walk. In-person only at 1 Shorter Avenue.

Communication

Race News: All relevant race news will be posted on our website at www.rfpra.com.
Email Updates: Communications will be sent to the email address used for registration.
Group Registration: Discounts available for groups. Closes on Friday, February 27.
Contact for Groups: Email Lindsey.Jones@floydcountyga.org for the group discount code.

Packet Pickup

Dates: Packet pick-up will be on Friday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Academy Sports + Outdoors in Rome, 232 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165.
Group Pickup: Thursday, March 12 at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s main office.

Race Day Information

Registration: Opens at 3:30 p.m. at Bridge Point Plaza.
Registration Fees: $51 for the 5K or the 2M Walk on race day.

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony for the 5K will be held at the Town Green post-race, starting approximately at 6:30 p.m.

Course Details

5K Route: The run begins on First Avenue, covering portions of the Kingfisher Trail and finishing on the pedestrian bridge.
Walk Route: The walk starts on First Avenue, covering portions of the Kingfisher Trail, ending at the pedestrian bridge.
No Awards for Walk: There are no awards for the walk participants.

Post-Race

Refreshments: Available at the Town Green, including sports drinks, water, fruit, and snacks.
Water Station: One water station will be available on the course.

Awards

The top finishers in the age groups will receive awards. Age groups include: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.