Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Catch the Leprechaun 5K Overview

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.

Race Features

• Commemorative medal: Provided for all finishers.
• Race t-shirt: A commemorative race t-shirt will be distributed.
• Post-race amenities: Free food and beverages will be available.
• Live music: Enjoy live post-race music.

The Leprechaun Legend

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!

Race Details

The race will begin and end at Blue Sky Endurance at Park Bend at Carolina Park. The flat 5K course will take you along Park Avenue Blvd. to Darrel Creek Trail and back.

Pre-race Activities

Pre-race yoga provided by Lowcountry Yoga at 8am on the grass at Park Bend.

Awards Structure

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 for the top male and female of each of the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 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.

Team Registration

Register your team for the largest team award!

Additional Prize Categories

• Best Dressed Duo: Awarded for the best duo costume.
• Best Matching Group: For groups that match well.
• Most Festive Outfit: Award for the most festive St. Paddy's Day outfit.
• Tiny but Mighty: Littlest Leprechaun Award.

Beneficiary Information

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 5k, 10k or longer competitive runs throughout the Lowcountry.

General Details

Come check out this scenic route and enjoy some St. Patrick's Day cheer!

If you register after March 9th, we cannot guarantee a race shirt, but we would still love for you to join us!

Frequently Asked Questions

Medals for Finishers

Q. Does this race award a medal to finishers?
A. Yes, this year we will be awarding festive finisher medals.

Age Requirements

Q. What is the minimum age requirement and do you need a parents or guardian’s consent to participate?
A. The minimum age for the 5K is 6 years, and we do need the signature of a consenting parent or guardian. No runner under the age of 10 may participate in the 5K unless accompanied by an adult.

Kids Running for Free

Q. Can kids run for free?
A. Yes, you can register your child 10 & Under for free, but they will NOT be timed, nor will they receive a race t-shirt or any post race swag. If you want to have your child timed and to receive all race swag, please register them as a paid participant.

Pets on Course

Q: Can I have my favorite pet/dog run with me?
A: No. For the safety of the runners, no dogs will be allowed to run on the race course.

Packet Pickup and Registration

Q. Can I register at packet pick up? What about on race day? Do you accept credit cards at packet pick up and/or on race day?
A. Yes, there will be race day registration, but t-shirts or finisher mugs will not be guaranteed. Packet Pick Up will be at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park.

Picking Up Friend’s Packet

Q. Can I pick up my friend’s packet?
A. Yes, you can. You only need the name they registered under to do so. Be sure to coordinate, we have had situations where someone picked up a packet for another and the original runner also showed up asking for their packet.

Race Day Packet Pick-Up

Q. Is there race day packet pick-up?
A. We will have packet pick up on Friday, March 13th from 10am - 6pm and also on race day from 7:30am - 8am at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park only. 3510 Park Avenue Blvd., Suite 102, Mount Pleasant. There will be no packet pickup from the Blue Sky Endurance Coleman location.

Shirt Exchanges

Q. The shirt in my packet doesn’t fit, can I exchange it for a different size?
A. If we have any extras after the race you are welcome to exchange, but if the race fills, extras for exchange are unlikely.

Drop Bags

Q. Will there be a place to leave a drop bag for the race?
A. No.

Cancellations and Transfers

Q. I registered but now I can’t make it, can I get a refund or defer my registration to next year?
A. There is NO RAINCHECK for this event. Your entry fee for this year’s event CANNOT be transferred to next year’s event, and there are NO REFUNDS, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. Seriously.

You CAN donate your entry to charity, you will get a cash donation receipt. Just let us know! You can transfer your entry to another person for free before registration closes on 3/14/2026. Please contact us to do so. PLEASE NOTE that there is an immediate disqualification for anyone who runs under another person’s bib other than the person of record.

Packet Collection After Race

Q. Can you mail my race packet to me or can I pick up my packet after the race, even though I’m not going to run?
A. You will be able to pick up your packet up to one week after the race. No packets will be mailed.

Awards Collection

Q. I left early, but it looks like I won