Catch The Leprechaun 5K
- Date Sun 1st March 2026
- Time 7:15AM EST
- Location Berea, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
With race options including a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile untimed walk, and even a virtual participation option, there’s something for everyone. The event will benefit the Berea Food Bank/Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR), making your participation a meaningful contribution to the community. Enjoy a day filled with great music, camaraderie, and exciting awards for overall and age group winners. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for fun, fitness, and fellowship, as well as the chance to support a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
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 will benefit the Berea Food Bank/Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR).
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)
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sun 1st March 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$33.25
A chip-timed 5K run/walk on paved surfaces. Overall & AG awards (5 year divisions, 1st/2nd/3rd M/F will be awarded). Participants earn a commemorative race T-shirt (while supplies last). -
1 Mile Fun Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sun 1st March 2026 (9:05AM EST)
$28.25
An untimed 1 mile fun walk with no awards. Participants can choose to add a race T-shirt for a $10 charge. Registration for this event is a low $10 fee. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
$33.25
For those who can't join us in person, we provide a virtual option. Runners/walkers can participate virtually and run/walk your own 5K in your hometown to support our cause. Your $30 donation includes mailing of your race packet if you live outside of the Berea area. -
Race Volunteer
Incl. Commemorative Race T-Shirt (Unisex Sized)
Sun 1st March 2026 (7:15AM EST)
Free
We need 6 volunteers to help make our race a success. The volunteer shift on race day is from 7:15-10:30am. Volunteers earn a commemorative race T-shirt for your service to the race.
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Berea Community High School, 1 Pirate Parkway, Berea, 40403, KY, United States
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