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Catch The Leprechaun 5K

Sun March 1, 2026
Berea, KY 40403 US Directions
Join us for this fun & festive St. Patrick's themed race to kickoff spring racing in historic Berea!
Countdown to Race Day

Events

5K Run/Walk

Price: $20
Time: 9:00AM EST
Price increases after November 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

1 Mile Fun Walk

Price: $25
Time: 9:05AM EST
Registration ends March 1, 2026 at 9:00am EST

Virtual Runner/Walker

Price: $30
Registration ends February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Race Volunteer

Price: $0
Time: 7:15AM EST 10:30AM EST
Registration ends February 28, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Description

Join us for all the shenanigans in this 5th annual race and the opportunity to 

Catch the Leprechaun to win prizes!

 

Our 5th Annual Catch The Leprechaun 5K will be held on SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026 at 9:00am at the Berea Community High School.  Our race charity beneficiary will be announced soon.

Our race will include our Catch The Leprechaun Challenge.  If you can catch and beat our Running Leprechaun, then you'll be eligible to win prizes from his "Pot of Gold".

RACE FEATURES:

  • Private paved and relatively flat course
  • Commemorative Unisex Race Shirts
  • Chip Timing (Thanks, RaceRise!) and Overall & Age Group Awards
  • 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile (untimed) Walk, or Virtual option
  • Free Race Photos 
  • Great music, fun, and fellowship for a great cause
  • Catch The Leprechaun Challenge
  • Social Teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)

PACKET PICKUP  Packet pickup details will be announced closer to the race.  We will definitely have race day PPU from 7:30-8:45am at the Berea Community High School parking lot.

5K RACE PRICING:   $20 (April 1-August 31), $25 (September 1-December 31), $30 (January 1-March 1, 2025)

 

 

Can You Catch The Leprechaun?

Do you have what it takes to Catch The Leprechaun?

We'll have a designated "Running Leprechaun" participating in the race.  If you can finish the race and reach the Pot of Gold before he does, you'll have a chance to win one of our prizes.

Place

Berea Community High School
1 Pirate Parkway
Berea, KY US 40403

Race Contact Info

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Route Map

Our race will start and finish behind the football stadium bleachers at Berea Community High School.  The route will have a common start/finish and will be an "out and back" course through the park and on a portion of the Berea City Trail.  There will be 2 hydration stations along the way.

2024 Race Photos - Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton

All photos in this gallery are free to download, share and enjoy!

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