North Carolina · 5K
Running of the Leprechauns
Running of the Leprechauns is a 5K event held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027. About 1,912 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 6, 2027
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Field size
- ~1,912 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,912 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
About the Running of the Leprechauns
Do you like to run (or walk)? Do you love to drink beer? Do you think St Patrick's Day should be a week-long national holiday? Us too. And we have the perfect event for you! The Running of the Leprechauns starts at Oden Brewing in Greensboro, NC and tours the UNCG campus before ending back at Oden Brewing for an early St. Paddy's Leprechaun celebration. This is a chip-timed event and a part of The Race Series . All finishers receive series points for participation! Not feeling the full 5K? Chec…
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Running of the Leprechauns: common questions
- When is the Running of the Leprechauns?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, March 6, 2027.
- Where is the Running of the Leprechauns held?
- In Greensboro, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Running of the Leprechauns offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Running of the Leprechauns?
- About 1,912 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Running of the Leprechauns?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Running of the Leprechauns?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Running of the Leprechauns start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
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