Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Cocoa Beach, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $43.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the beautiful Cocoa Beach, Brevard! This exciting 5K road race welcomes both runners and walkers, winding through the scenic residential Cocoa Isles. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day that includes a free kids' fun run of approximately 1/4 mile, making it a perfect family event.
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K is not only about fitness but also about community spirit, as proceeds benefit the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School's Project Graduation, ensuring a safe, alcohol-free celebration for graduating seniors. Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal, and pre-registered runners will be gifted a stylish unisex Lucky Leprechaun shirt. With awards for overall winners and age group champions, plus post-race festivities featuring green beer (for those 21 and over), delicious food, and lively Irish music, this event promises a memorable experience for all. Join us at Johnathan's Pub to kick off a day of fun, fitness, and community support!
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K is not only about fitness but also about community spirit, as proceeds benefit the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School's Project Graduation, ensuring a safe, alcohol-free celebration for graduating seniors. Every participant will receive a custom finisher medal, and pre-registered runners will be gifted a stylish unisex Lucky Leprechaun shirt. With awards for overall winners and age group champions, plus post-race festivities featuring green beer (for those 21 and over), delicious food, and lively Irish music, this event promises a memorable experience for all. Join us at Johnathan's Pub to kick off a day of fun, fitness, and community support!
Organiser's Description
A COCOA BEACH 5K ROAD RACE FOR RUNNERS AND WALKERS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL COCOA ISLES. FREE KIDS FUN RUNS OF APPROXIMATELY 1/4 MILE.
PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS BENEFIT COCOA BEACH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL'S PROJECT GRADUATION, A SAFE, ALCOHOL-FREE POST-GRADUATION EVENT FOR OUR GRADUATING SENIORS.
AWARDS & FUN
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!
* ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A UNISEX SHORT SLEEVE LUCKY LEPRECHAUN SHIRT!
* AWARDS FOR OVERALL WINNERS AS WELL AS AGE GROUP WINNERS!
* ENJOY POST-RACE GREEN BEER (ONE FREE BEER FOR THOSE 21), FOOD, IRISH MUSIC, AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR OUR LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS!
PACKET PICK UP
*COCOA BEACH HEALTH & FITNESS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH, FROM 4-8 PM,1355 N. ATLANTIC AVE, COCOA BEACH.
*RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, FROM 6:30-7:30 AM.
LOCATION
START AND FINISH AT JOHNATHAN'S PUB
140 NORTH BREVARD AVENUE
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - PACKET PICK UP
7:30 AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
8:00 AM - RACE START
9:00 AM - KIDS FUN RUN
9:15 AM - AWARDS
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP FEMALE AND MALE MASTERS (40+)
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. AGE GROUPS INCLUDE 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
TIMING & SCORING
THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A CHIP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BIB. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU WEAR YOUR BIB.
QUICK FACTS
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
5K IS 3.1 MILES. THE COURSE STARTS AND ENDS AT JOHNATHAN'S PUB
HOW WILL I BE TIMED?
THERE WILL BE A CLOCK AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A CHIP ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BIB NUMBER. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CLOCK AT THE FINISH LINE TO VIEW YOUR TIME.
I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON RACE DAY AND NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I GET MY MONEY RETURNED?
WE APPRECIATE YOUR RACE REGISTRATION. AS THE RACE BROCHURE STATES, WE ARE UNABLE TO ISSUE REFUNDS. WE ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO CREDIT YOUR CREDIT CARD OR ISSUE CHECKS. YOU CAN RUN THE RACE VIRTUALLY.
WILL THE RACE BE HELD IF IT'S RAINING?
THE RACE IS A "RAIN OR SHINE" EVENT. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER, SUCH AS IN A RAINCOAT OR HAT. UMBRELLAS CAN POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS, SO PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.
PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS BENEFIT COCOA BEACH JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL'S PROJECT GRADUATION, A SAFE, ALCOHOL-FREE POST-GRADUATION EVENT FOR OUR GRADUATING SENIORS.
AWARDS & FUN
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!
* ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A UNISEX SHORT SLEEVE LUCKY LEPRECHAUN SHIRT!
* AWARDS FOR OVERALL WINNERS AS WELL AS AGE GROUP WINNERS!
* ENJOY POST-RACE GREEN BEER (ONE FREE BEER FOR THOSE 21), FOOD, IRISH MUSIC, AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR OUR LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS!
PACKET PICK UP
*COCOA BEACH HEALTH & FITNESS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13TH, FROM 4-8 PM,1355 N. ATLANTIC AVE, COCOA BEACH.
*RACE DAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 14, FROM 6:30-7:30 AM.
LOCATION
START AND FINISH AT JOHNATHAN'S PUB
140 NORTH BREVARD AVENUE
COCOA BEACH, FL 32931
DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE
6:30 AM - PACKET PICK UP
7:30 AM - RACE DAY REGISTRATION CLOSES
8:00 AM - RACE START
9:00 AM - KIDS FUN RUN
9:15 AM - AWARDS
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
TOP FEMALE AND MALE MASTERS (40+)
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS. AGE GROUPS INCLUDE 9 & UNDER, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
TIMING & SCORING
THIS IS A CHIP-TIMED EVENT WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A CHIP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BIB. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU WEAR YOUR BIB.
QUICK FACTS
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
5K IS 3.1 MILES. THE COURSE STARTS AND ENDS AT JOHNATHAN'S PUB
HOW WILL I BE TIMED?
THERE WILL BE A CLOCK AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE A CHIP ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BIB NUMBER. THERE WILL ALSO BE A CLOCK AT THE FINISH LINE TO VIEW YOUR TIME.
I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN ON RACE DAY AND NOT ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I GET MY MONEY RETURNED?
WE APPRECIATE YOUR RACE REGISTRATION. AS THE RACE BROCHURE STATES, WE ARE UNABLE TO ISSUE REFUNDS. WE ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO CREDIT YOUR CREDIT CARD OR ISSUE CHECKS. YOU CAN RUN THE RACE VIRTUALLY.
WILL THE RACE BE HELD IF IT'S RAINING?
THE RACE IS A "RAIN OR SHINE" EVENT. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE WEATHER, SUCH AS IN A RAINCOAT OR HAT. UMBRELLAS CAN POSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHERS, SO PLEASE DO NOT BRING THEM.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
WE HAVE A STRICT NO REFUND POLICY.
Races
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Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Custom finisher medal Unisex style t-shirt with 5k entry. T-shirts not guaranteed for late registration or race day registration. Post race refreshments and awards at Johnathan's Pub - stay for the music, food and fun events for all ages! -
Lucky Leprechaun 5K Student Registration
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Custom finisher medal Unisex style t-shirt with 5k entry. T-shirts not guaranteed for late registration or race day registration. Post race refreshments and awards at Johnathan's Pub - stay for the music, food and fun events for all ages! -
Virtual Lucky Leprechaun 5K
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.00
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