Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 7:00AM MST
- Location Tucson, Arizona
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Curtis Park in Tucson, Pima! This exciting event promises a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration, complete with a vibrant costume contest, plenty of decorations, and themed prizes that will get everyone in the spirit. Participants can choose between a fast and fun 5K course, which is part of the Running Shop SAR Grand Prix Series, or a delightful Family Mile, perfect for all ages.
Join fellow runners and walkers for a day filled with fun and camaraderie, as awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, including male and female overall, top masters, and age group awards up to 80+. All registrants will receive a stylish, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last, and every 5K finisher will be awarded a unique finisher medal. While this year's event will not feature beer, it will still be a fantastic community gathering you won't want to miss. Get ready for a memorable St. Patrick's Day experience at the Desert Leprechaun race!
Join fellow runners and walkers for a day filled with fun and camaraderie, as awards will be presented to the top finishers in various categories, including male and female overall, top masters, and age group awards up to 80+. All registrants will receive a stylish, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last, and every 5K finisher will be awarded a unique finisher medal. While this year's event will not feature beer, it will still be a fantastic community gathering you won't want to miss. Get ready for a memorable St. Patrick's Day experience at the Desert Leprechaun race!
Organiser's Description
3/15/2026 - CURTIS PARK
As we reported earlier, the St. Patrick's Day Committee has recently announced that there will be no parade this year due to the ongoing construction at Armory Park and other factors. Since that time SAR has been looking into alternate locations to hold this event.
SAR is excited to announce we will hold this year's Desert Leprechaun race at Curtis Park. We are pleased to provide you with a safe, fast, tried and true 5K course that we've used multiple times for Dave's Run for ALS. We'll also have the traditional 1 Mile walk/run.
OUR GOAL WILL BE TO KEEP THIS A ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY, WITH A COSTUME CONTEST, LOTS OF DECORATIONS, AND ST. PATRICK'S DAY THEMED PRIZES. However, please note that the event will not have beer this year.
We definitely hope that the St. Patrick's Day Parade is back for 2027 and will keep you all updated on the status.
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR, THE 5K WILL BE A PART OF THE RUNNING SHOP SAR GRAND PRIX SERIES!
AWARDS & SWAG INCLUDE:
* The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies!
* All registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last.
* All 5K finishers will get a super-cool finisher medal.
* Costume contest with a special prize for the most fun costumes!
* Fun St. Patrick's Day related goodies for all!
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
As we reported earlier, the St. Patrick's Day Committee has recently announced that there will be no parade this year due to the ongoing construction at Armory Park and other factors. Since that time SAR has been looking into alternate locations to hold this event.
SAR is excited to announce we will hold this year's Desert Leprechaun race at Curtis Park. We are pleased to provide you with a safe, fast, tried and true 5K course that we've used multiple times for Dave's Run for ALS. We'll also have the traditional 1 Mile walk/run.
OUR GOAL WILL BE TO KEEP THIS A ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY, WITH A COSTUME CONTEST, LOTS OF DECORATIONS, AND ST. PATRICK'S DAY THEMED PRIZES. However, please note that the event will not have beer this year.
We definitely hope that the St. Patrick's Day Parade is back for 2027 and will keep you all updated on the status.
ALSO NEW THIS YEAR, THE 5K WILL BE A PART OF THE RUNNING SHOP SAR GRAND PRIX SERIES!
AWARDS & SWAG INCLUDE:
* The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies!
* All registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last.
* All 5K finishers will get a super-cool finisher medal.
* Costume contest with a special prize for the most fun costumes!
* Fun St. Patrick's Day related goodies for all!
RUN MORE, PAY LESS! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (7:30AM MST)
$48.70
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 15th March 2026 (7:00AM MST)
$27.50
Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners
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2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, 85705, AZ, United States
Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile
