Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 3:00PM EDT
- Location Locust, North Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Join us for the 7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the charming town of Locust, Stanly County! This fun-filled event is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels, featuring a fast and flat course that winds through the scenic Locust Town Center and its welcoming neighborhoods. Participants are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit of St. Patrick's Day by donning their best green attire for a chance to win prizes for the best-dressed Leprechaun!
The race kicks off at 3 PM and promises an exciting atmosphere complete with chip timing by Clockwork Timing, delicious finish line snacks from Sassy Cakes, and tons of door prizes. The first 100 registrants will receive a special pair of St. Patrick's Day socks in their race packets! Plus, get your muscles warmed up with a complimentary yoga class led by Flow Yoga Locust before the race. With age group awards and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar and get ready to have a blast at the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K!
The race kicks off at 3 PM and promises an exciting atmosphere complete with chip timing by Clockwork Timing, delicious finish line snacks from Sassy Cakes, and tons of door prizes. The first 100 registrants will receive a special pair of St. Patrick's Day socks in their race packets! Plus, get your muscles warmed up with a complimentary yoga class led by Flow Yoga Locust before the race. With age group awards and enthusiastic volunteers cheering you on, this is an event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendar and get ready to have a blast at the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K!
Organiser's Description
7TH ANNUAL LOCUST LUCKY LEPRECHAUN 5K RUN/WALK
GONNA BE A GREAT EVENT!
MORE TO FOLLOW!
FAST COURSE - GREEN THEMED - SHAMROCK RACE BIBS - FINISH LINE SNACKS FROM SASSY CAKE - FINISH LINE 600 FEET FROM THE BREW ROOM - CHIP TIMED BY CLOCKWORK TIMING
THANK YOU TO THE FIRST 100 THAT REGISTERED FOR THE LOCUST LUCKY LEPRECHAUN. YOU WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY SOCKS IN YOUR RACE PACKET!
ALWAYS A FIRST CLASS AND WELL ORGANIZED EVENT! LOCUST IS A VERY SHORT DRIVE FROM CHARLOTTE AND CONCORD TO DRIVE OVER FOR A RACE.
_PACKET PI!CK UP DETAILS TO FOLLOW_
FLOW YOGA LOCUST WILL BE TEACHING A COMPLIMENTARY YOGA CLASS FROM 2-2:30PM TO HELP GET YOUR MUSCLES READY FOR THE 5K! BRING A MAT, OTHERWISE WE'LL HAVE ONE IF YOU NEED IT!! MEET NEAR THE AWARDS TABLE ACROSS FROM THE BREW ROOM!
7TH ANNUAL LOCUST LUCKY LEPRECHAUN 5K RUN/WALK
Join us on March 15th at 3pm for the 6th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk in Locust Town Center in Locust, NC. A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood!
Get your Green On and dress in the spirit of Saint Patrick. Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire, prizes for best dressed Leprechaun! @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race, course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost. :)
10-year Age Group Awards - Fast Course - Great Volunteers - Lots of Door Prizes - Race is Chip Timed by Clockwork Racing - Post Race Sweets from Sassy Cakes
Proceeds to Benefit the Stanly County YMCA's West Stanly Senior Center
GONNA BE A GREAT EVENT!
MORE TO FOLLOW!
FAST COURSE - GREEN THEMED - SHAMROCK RACE BIBS - FINISH LINE SNACKS FROM SASSY CAKE - FINISH LINE 600 FEET FROM THE BREW ROOM - CHIP TIMED BY CLOCKWORK TIMING
THANK YOU TO THE FIRST 100 THAT REGISTERED FOR THE LOCUST LUCKY LEPRECHAUN. YOU WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY SOCKS IN YOUR RACE PACKET!
ALWAYS A FIRST CLASS AND WELL ORGANIZED EVENT! LOCUST IS A VERY SHORT DRIVE FROM CHARLOTTE AND CONCORD TO DRIVE OVER FOR A RACE.
_PACKET PI!CK UP DETAILS TO FOLLOW_
FLOW YOGA LOCUST WILL BE TEACHING A COMPLIMENTARY YOGA CLASS FROM 2-2:30PM TO HELP GET YOUR MUSCLES READY FOR THE 5K! BRING A MAT, OTHERWISE WE'LL HAVE ONE IF YOU NEED IT!! MEET NEAR THE AWARDS TABLE ACROSS FROM THE BREW ROOM!
7TH ANNUAL LOCUST LUCKY LEPRECHAUN 5K RUN/WALK
Join us on March 15th at 3pm for the 6th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk in Locust Town Center in Locust, NC. A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood!
Get your Green On and dress in the spirit of Saint Patrick. Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire, prizes for best dressed Leprechaun! @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race, course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost. :)
10-year Age Group Awards - Fast Course - Great Volunteers - Lots of Door Prizes - Race is Chip Timed by Clockwork Racing - Post Race Sweets from Sassy Cakes
Proceeds to Benefit the Stanly County YMCA's West Stanly Senior Center
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Your Choice of Short Sleeve or Womens Tank
Sun 15th March 2026 (3:00PM EDT)
$22.20
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