Leprechaun Run
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lake Helen, Florida
- Price $18.70 - $23.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the 3rd Annual Leprechaun Run, taking place on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, in the charming town of Lake Helen, Florida! This spirited 5K fun run kicks off at 8 a.m. at American Legion Post 127, located at 109 Cassadaga Road. Perfect for families and running enthusiasts alike, the Leprechaun Run is designed to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while supporting local military veterans.
Participants can expect a festive atmosphere complete with free pancakes and beer (for those of legal drinking age) after the race. Every runner will receive a custom event shirt and a beautiful finisher medal. Plus, there’s a special free kids run at 9 a.m., ensuring that everyone gets to join in on the fun! Embrace the spirit of community and camaraderie while contributing to a great cause. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, relax, and celebrate at the Leprechaun Run!
Participants can expect a festive atmosphere complete with free pancakes and beer (for those of legal drinking age) after the race. Every runner will receive a custom event shirt and a beautiful finisher medal. Plus, there’s a special free kids run at 9 a.m., ensuring that everyone gets to join in on the fun! Embrace the spirit of community and camaraderie while contributing to a great cause. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, relax, and celebrate at the Leprechaun Run!
Organiser's Description
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THEIR 3RD ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN RUN 5K FUN RUN HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2026, AT 8 A.M., LOCATED AT POST 127, 109 CASSADAGA ROAD, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744.
WE ANTICIPATE THIS RACE TO QUICKLY BECOME A ST. PATRICKS DAY TRADITION ATTRACTING FAMILIES ACROSS FLORIDAS CENTRAL EAST COAST. THE LEPRECHAUN RUN WILL PROVIDE A FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, AND LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS. FREE PANCAKES AND BEER (MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE) PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AFTER THE RACE.
AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, WE WORK YEAR-ROUND ON ACTIVITIES, CEREMONIES, AND FUNDRAISERS THAT SUPPORT, CELEBRATE, AND ASSIST OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FUNDRAISERS INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO OUR ANNUAL VETERANS HARVEST DINNER ON THE 3RD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, POST 127 BINGO ON EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, POST 127 BREAKFAST ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AND, MANY OTHER POP-UP ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PLACE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
109 CASSADAGA RD.
LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
MEDALS
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO THE RACE FOR RUNNER AMENITIES INCLUDING RACE SHIRTS WITH SPONSOR LOGOS AND NAMES, FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, ENTERTAINMENT WITH ENDORSEMENTS, AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING OUR TOP RUNNERS. ALL ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
RACE ENTRY FEES
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 24 - $20.00
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 15 - $25.00
MARCH 16 - MARCH 20 - $30.00
RACE DAY: $35.00
SPECIAL PRICING FOR STUDENTS 17 & UNDER:
JANUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $15.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 20 - $20.00
RACE DAY: $25.00
PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: MARCH 19, 2026 - 4:00PM TO 6:30PM
DATE: MARCH 20, 2026 - 2:00PM TO 6:00PM
LOCATION: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2026 - 7:00 A.M.
LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 - 109 CASSADAGA RD., LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
RACE START TIME
MARCH 21ST, 8:00 A.M. AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
FINISH MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 A.M. ALL KIDS RECEIVE A WINNING RIBBON.
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.
TIMING & SCORING
This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards.
PARKING
LOCATION: IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL
565 S. LAKEVIEW DR. #110, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
WE ANTICIPATE THIS RACE TO QUICKLY BECOME A ST. PATRICKS DAY TRADITION ATTRACTING FAMILIES ACROSS FLORIDAS CENTRAL EAST COAST. THE LEPRECHAUN RUN WILL PROVIDE A FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, AND LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS. FREE PANCAKES AND BEER (MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE) PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AFTER THE RACE.
AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, WE WORK YEAR-ROUND ON ACTIVITIES, CEREMONIES, AND FUNDRAISERS THAT SUPPORT, CELEBRATE, AND ASSIST OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FUNDRAISERS INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO OUR ANNUAL VETERANS HARVEST DINNER ON THE 3RD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, POST 127 BINGO ON EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, POST 127 BREAKFAST ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AND, MANY OTHER POP-UP ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PLACE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
109 CASSADAGA RD.
LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
MEDALS
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO THE RACE FOR RUNNER AMENITIES INCLUDING RACE SHIRTS WITH SPONSOR LOGOS AND NAMES, FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, ENTERTAINMENT WITH ENDORSEMENTS, AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING OUR TOP RUNNERS. ALL ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
RACE ENTRY FEES
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 24 - $20.00
FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 15 - $25.00
MARCH 16 - MARCH 20 - $30.00
RACE DAY: $35.00
SPECIAL PRICING FOR STUDENTS 17 & UNDER:
JANUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $15.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 20 - $20.00
RACE DAY: $25.00
PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: MARCH 19, 2026 - 4:00PM TO 6:30PM
DATE: MARCH 20, 2026 - 2:00PM TO 6:00PM
LOCATION: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2026 - 7:00 A.M.
LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 - 109 CASSADAGA RD., LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
RACE START TIME
MARCH 21ST, 8:00 A.M. AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
FINISH MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 A.M. ALL KIDS RECEIVE A WINNING RIBBON.
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.
TIMING & SCORING
This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards.
PARKING
LOCATION: IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL
565 S. LAKEVIEW DR. #110, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
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