Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2M Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Rome, Georgia
- Price $14.73 - $17.47
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2M Walk on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in beautiful Rome, Floyd! This exciting community event, now in its 9th year, invites participants of all ages to join the celebration. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself in the certified 5K run or prefer a leisurely stroll in the 2-mile health walk, there's something for everyone. The run kicks off at approximately 6:30 p.m., followed by the health walk at 6:45 p.m., both starting near Bridgepoint Plaza and finishing on the scenic pedestrian bridge leading to the Forum and Town Green.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to register at special half-off rates until February 10th, with the 5K priced at just $30 and the walk at $25. This event promises a lively atmosphere with music, post-race refreshments, and awards for top finishers across various age groups. Gather your friends and family for a memorable day filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a great cause!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to register at special half-off rates until February 10th, with the 5K priced at just $30 and the walk at $25. This event promises a lively atmosphere with music, post-race refreshments, and awards for top finishers across various age groups. Gather your friends and family for a memorable day filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Mark your calendars and get ready to lace up your running shoes for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
LEPRECHAUN-A-THON 5K _AND _2 MI. HEALTH WALK _SPONSORED BY ATRIUM HEALTH FLOYD _
_ * ROME, GA *_
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
_ * IT'S 1/2 OFF WEEK, BABY!! _
_ * HURRY AND SIGN UP THIS WEEK. _
_ * REDUCED PRICES END FEB. 10TH. _
_PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THIS FUN*_AND_*EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT!!_
START LOCATION: First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza
FINISH LOCATION: Pedestrian Bridge leading to the Forum and the Town Green
RUN: Run begins approximately at 6:30 p.m.
HEALTH WALK: Walk begins approximately at 6:45 p.m.
RACE CERTIFICATION: The 5K course is certified by USA Track and Field, (Certification # _GA20019WC)_, and is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
REGISTRATION: Registration is now open. You can register online at runsignup.com or visit 1 Shorter Avenue to register in person. The cost for the 5K is $30 and the cost of the heath walk is $25. Registration closes on Friday March 7th at 11 p.m. After March 7, late registration can only be done in person at 1 Shorter Avenue. Late registration costs are $40 for the 5K and the health walk.
RACE NEWS: All relevant race news will be posted on our web site at www.rfpra.com and our social media accounts at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Race news will also be sent to the email address used for race registration, so be sure to use an email address you can access. Groups will have an email sent to the group member who registered them and that person will be responsible for contacting the group members of any changes.
GROUP REGISTRATION: We offer a discount for groups of 10 or more, who register for the walk or run. Group Registration closes on Friday, February 28. There is no late registration for groups. Group registration cost is $15 for the walk and $25 for the run. The group discount will not apply during half-off week, however everyone in the group can register at the half-off price. One person in the group will be responsible for packet pick-up and communication if race, walk times or events change.
Groups with 25 or more registered walkers or runners can have their packets and race shirts delivered to their business. That groups packets, numbers and shirts will be boxed or bagged and delivered on Wednesday, March 12. It is the groups responsibility to distribute the packets once they have been dropped off. We can only deliver to businesses in Rome. Those groups who qualify for delivery need to contact [email protected] by Thursday, March 6.
PACKET PICKUP: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host packet pick-up the week leading up to the race. Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late registration will be accepted in-person only on those days as well.
RACE DAY: Race day registration and packet pick up will open at 4:00 PM at Bridge Point Plaza. Registration on race day is $40 for the 5K or the 2M Walk. Race day registration and packet pick up closed at 6:15 p.m. to allow us to get the race started!
5K AWARDS CEREMONY: Race awards for the 5K will be handed out at the Town Green postrace. The awards ceremony will start at approximately 7:30 p.m.
STARTING LINE: The starting area is near the intersection of First Avenue and Broad Street just down from Bridge Point Plaza.
Run Details: The run begins on First Avenue before covering portions of the Kingfisher Trail and levee system behind Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Headquarters and finishing on the pedestrian bridge near the Forum and the Town Green.
WALK DETAILS: The 2 Mile walk begins on First Avenue and covers portions of the Kingfisher Trail and the levee before ending on the pedestrian bridge in front of the Forum and the Town Green. The walk is approximately two miles. There are no awards for the walk.
Post Race: There will be sports drinks and water at the Town Green as well as fruit and snacks. We will have foam and music on the Town Green.
Water: There will be one water station on the course.
Awards: The top finishers in their age groups as well as the first overall male and female, male and female masters runners and male and female grandmasters runners receive awards.
* AGE GROUPS: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Professional RFID chip-timing will be provided by our friends at WIRE2WIRE RUNNING LLC. Results will be posted at www.wire2wirerunning.com [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/]
Please Note: This is a Rain or Shine Event!
_ * ROME, GA *_
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
_ * IT'S 1/2 OFF WEEK, BABY!! _
_ * HURRY AND SIGN UP THIS WEEK. _
_ * REDUCED PRICES END FEB. 10TH. _
_PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THIS FUN*_AND_*EXCITING COMMUNITY EVENT!!_
START LOCATION: First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza
FINISH LOCATION: Pedestrian Bridge leading to the Forum and the Town Green
RUN: Run begins approximately at 6:30 p.m.
HEALTH WALK: Walk begins approximately at 6:45 p.m.
RACE CERTIFICATION: The 5K course is certified by USA Track and Field, (Certification # _GA20019WC)_, and is also a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
REGISTRATION: Registration is now open. You can register online at runsignup.com or visit 1 Shorter Avenue to register in person. The cost for the 5K is $30 and the cost of the heath walk is $25. Registration closes on Friday March 7th at 11 p.m. After March 7, late registration can only be done in person at 1 Shorter Avenue. Late registration costs are $40 for the 5K and the health walk.
RACE NEWS: All relevant race news will be posted on our web site at www.rfpra.com and our social media accounts at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Race news will also be sent to the email address used for race registration, so be sure to use an email address you can access. Groups will have an email sent to the group member who registered them and that person will be responsible for contacting the group members of any changes.
GROUP REGISTRATION: We offer a discount for groups of 10 or more, who register for the walk or run. Group Registration closes on Friday, February 28. There is no late registration for groups. Group registration cost is $15 for the walk and $25 for the run. The group discount will not apply during half-off week, however everyone in the group can register at the half-off price. One person in the group will be responsible for packet pick-up and communication if race, walk times or events change.
Groups with 25 or more registered walkers or runners can have their packets and race shirts delivered to their business. That groups packets, numbers and shirts will be boxed or bagged and delivered on Wednesday, March 12. It is the groups responsibility to distribute the packets once they have been dropped off. We can only deliver to businesses in Rome. Those groups who qualify for delivery need to contact [email protected] by Thursday, March 6.
PACKET PICKUP: Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation will host packet pick-up the week leading up to the race. Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, March 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Late registration will be accepted in-person only on those days as well.
RACE DAY: Race day registration and packet pick up will open at 4:00 PM at Bridge Point Plaza. Registration on race day is $40 for the 5K or the 2M Walk. Race day registration and packet pick up closed at 6:15 p.m. to allow us to get the race started!
5K AWARDS CEREMONY: Race awards for the 5K will be handed out at the Town Green postrace. The awards ceremony will start at approximately 7:30 p.m.
STARTING LINE: The starting area is near the intersection of First Avenue and Broad Street just down from Bridge Point Plaza.
Run Details: The run begins on First Avenue before covering portions of the Kingfisher Trail and levee system behind Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Headquarters and finishing on the pedestrian bridge near the Forum and the Town Green.
WALK DETAILS: The 2 Mile walk begins on First Avenue and covers portions of the Kingfisher Trail and the levee before ending on the pedestrian bridge in front of the Forum and the Town Green. The walk is approximately two miles. There are no awards for the walk.
Post Race: There will be sports drinks and water at the Town Green as well as fruit and snacks. We will have foam and music on the Town Green.
Water: There will be one water station on the course.
Awards: The top finishers in their age groups as well as the first overall male and female, male and female masters runners and male and female grandmasters runners receive awards.
* AGE GROUPS: 8 and under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Professional RFID chip-timing will be provided by our friends at WIRE2WIRE RUNNING LLC. Results will be posted at www.wire2wirerunning.com [https://www.wire2wirerunning.com/]
Please Note: This is a Rain or Shine Event!
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Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2M Walk presented by Atrium Health Floyd