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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 6th Annual

Sun March 16, 2025 Locust, NC 28097 US Directions

Events

5K

3:00PM EDT - 4:00PM EDT

Place

Locust Town Center
111 Ray Kennedy Dr.
Locust, NC US 28097

Description

     6th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk

 

UPDATE:  Sunday's race is scheduled to go on, Rain or Shine.  Looks like the thunderstorms will pass in the morning. See below for updated Race Day Info and More.


1-  We have extended Packet-Pickup Hours for Sunday. New Packet Pickup Time for Sunday - 1:30 to 2:50 pm at the West Stanly Senior Center 213 Town Center Dr
Locust, NC 28097 - Very Important - If you are googling the location, google by the address, not by the name.  If you google West Stanly Senior Center it will give you three addresses to choose from.

 

2- Beat the Leprechaun to the finish line and win a 14" pizza from Emricci Pizza!  Exciting news - Emricci Pizza was just named Stanly County Small Business of the Year by the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce

3- Registration is now open for the following races, note that the earlier you register, the better the goodie bags! 

Bearcat Pride 5K - May 10th Wadesboro, NC

Locust Elfie 5K December 7 Locust, NC


Gonna be a great event!
More to follow! 

New This Year - Beat the Leprechaun and Win a Free Pizza from Emricci Pizza in Locust.

There will be a designated Leprechaun racing in the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K.  If you beat the Leprechaun to the finish line, you will win a coupon for a free 14" Cheese Pizza from Emricci Pizza.  Currently, Peter Asciutto is the designated Leprechaun.  On a good day, he may break 35:00 on a 5K. 

Fast Course - Green Themed - Shamrock Race Bibs - Finish Line Snacks from Sassy Cake - Finish Line 600 feet from The Brew Room - Chip Timed By Clockwork Timing

Thank you to the first 100 that registered for the Locust Lucky Leprechaun. You will receive a pair of St. Patrick's Day Socks in your race packet!  

Always a First Class and Well Organized Event!  Locust is a very short drive from Charlotte and Concord to drive over for a race. 

 

PACKET PI!CK UP DETAILS TO FOLLOW

Flow Yoga Locust will be teaching a complimentary yoga class from 2-2:30pm to help get your muscles ready for the 5K!  Bring a mat, otherwise we'll have one if you need it!!  Meet near the awards table across from the Brew Room!

 

6th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk

Join us on March 16th at 3pm for the 6th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk in Locust Town Center in Locust, NC.  A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood!

Get your Green On and dress in the spirit of Saint Patrick.  Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire, prizes for best dressed Leprechaun!  @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race, course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost.  :)

10-year Age Group Awards - Fast Course - Great Volunteers - Lots of Door Prizes - Race is Chip Timed by Clockwork Racing - Post Race Sweets from Sassy Cakes

 

Proceeds to Benefit the Stanly County YMCA's West Stanly Senior Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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