Catch A Leprechaun 5k
Saturday, March 13, 2027
10:00 AM EST
Essex, Connecticut
$33.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Catch A Leprechaun 5K in beautiful Essex, located in the picturesque Lower Connecticut River Valley! Taking place on Saturday, March 13, 2027, this vibrant event invites participants to join in the fun while supporting the Region 4 Education Foundation. The 5K course winds through the charming streets of Essex, offering a delightful running experience for athletes of all levels.
Registration is available online only, making it easy to secure your spot for this festive race. Race day check-in opens at 8:30 AM, with the 5K beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as for the top three runners in various age categories ranging from 12 and under to 70 and above. Plus, the first 300 registrants will receive a custom short sleeve T-shirt, so be sure to register early! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the thrill of trying to catch a leprechaun!
Registration is available online only, making it easy to secure your spot for this festive race. Race day check-in opens at 8:30 AM, with the 5K beginning promptly at 10:00 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to earn awards for the top male and female finishers, as well as for the top three runners in various age categories ranging from 12 and under to 70 and above. Plus, the first 300 registrants will receive a custom short sleeve T-shirt, so be sure to register early! Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and the thrill of trying to catch a leprechaun!
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Catch a Leprechaun 5k
Incl. Long sleeved race shirt
10:00 AM EST
$33.00
Organiser's description
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex
REGISTRATION & RACE SCHEDULE
* Registration is AVAILABLE ON-LINE ONLY, even on race day,
* Race day check in opens 8:30 am
* 5K Start - 10:00 am
ENTRY FEES
* Advance registration - $33 before March 10, thereafter $38
* Region 4 students and staff - $18 before March 10, thereafter $23
* NOTE: ENTRY FEES INCLUDE ON-LINE PROCESSING FEE.
Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.
AWARDS
* First male / female overall winners
* Top three male / female in age groups:
* 12 and Under
* 13-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
REGISTRATION & RACE SCHEDULE
* Registration is AVAILABLE ON-LINE ONLY, even on race day,
* Race day check in opens 8:30 am
* 5K Start - 10:00 am
ENTRY FEES
* Advance registration - $33 before March 10, thereafter $38
* Region 4 students and staff - $18 before March 10, thereafter $23
* NOTE: ENTRY FEES INCLUDE ON-LINE PROCESSING FEE.
Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.
AWARDS
* First male / female overall winners
* Top three male / female in age groups:
* 12 and Under
* 13-18
* 19-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
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Location
Essex Town Hall, 29 West Avenue, Essex, 06426, CT, United States
Catch A Leprechaun 5k
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