Lucky Leprechaun Race, Utica MI

  • Date Sat 15th March 2025
  • Time 10:30AM EST
  • Location Utica, Michigan
  • Price $28.00 - $49.20
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the vibrant Lucky Leprechaun Race, taking place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Utica, Michigan! This exciting event kicks off at the Shamrock Irish Pub and features a thrilling 5K run as well as a Green Mile run, inviting participants of all ages to join in the fun. The race begins at 10:30 AM, with an engaging costume contest starting at 10:15 AM, so don your best St. Patrick’s Day attire to show your spirit!

The scenic race course takes you on a delightful journey, crossing the Clinton River and passing by historic landmarks, culminating back at the finish line located at the intersection of Cass Ave and Auburn Rd. With free parking and post-race parties in downtown Utica, including visits to Shamrock and other local restaurants, this event promises a memorable day filled with community spirit and celebration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick's Day while enjoying a great race!

Organiser's Description

_START LINE: SHAMROCK IRISH PUB 7715 AUBURN ROAD UTICA MI 48317_

_FINISH LINE: HOST UTICA 7759 AUBURN RD. UTICA MI 48317_

_EARLY PACKET PICKUP: UAW LOCAL 2280 - 45116 CASS AVE UTICA MI 48317 __PICK UP TIMES FROM 12 NOON - 7:00 ON FRIDAY MARCH 14. _

_EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY USA TRACK AND FIELD_

_RACE DAY: MARCH 15TH AT 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM_

_8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM - RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP _

_10:15 AM COSTUME CONTEST_

_10:30 AM- 5K RUN & GREEN MILE RUN_

_10:30 AM- 5K WALK & GREEN MILE WALK_

_11:15 AM- AWARDS PRESENTATION_

_POST RACE PARTIES IN DOWNTOWN UTICA - VISIT SHAMROCK AND ALL THE OTHER RESTAURANT'S._

_PARKING IS FREE. _

_PRESENTING SPONSORS: AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL AND SHELBY MECHANICAL LLC. _

_COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE BEGINS IN FRONT OF THE SHAMROCK IRISH PUB WITH SLIGHT DOWN HILL SLOPE TO ENSURE A QUICK START. RUNNERS WILL CROSS OVER THE CLINTON RIVER, ZOOM PAST JIMMY JOHN'S FIELD AND HANG A LEFT TO CROSSOVER M-59 AND ONTO UTICA RD. NEXT YOU'LL PASS BY HISTORIC ST. LAWRENCE PARRISH WHICH WAS FOUNDED BY IRISH FAMILIES. HEADING BACK TOWARDS DOWNTOWN RUNNERS WILL CROSSOVER THE CLINTON RIVER AGAIN THEN TRAVERSE THEIR WAY THRU THE 'WORLD FAMOUS GRAFFITI TUNNEL" UNDER M-59 (GREAT PLACE TO MAKE NOISE). RUNNERS WILL HEAD NORTH PAST EPPLER MIDDLE SCHOOL AND A TURNAROUND POINT ON CASS AVE. THE FINAL STRAIGHT AWAY ON CASS AVE WILL TAKE YOU PAST THE HISTORIC HOMES OF UTICA AND THE FINISH LINE AT CASS AVE AND AUBURN RD._

_THE UTICA FIRE DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED ON THE COURSE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 911._

_PLEASE WEAR YOUR LUCKY LEPRECHAUN RACE SHIRT AND/OR A COSTUME TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT FOR ST PATRICK'S DAY._

_FINISH LINE WATER AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE. _

Races

  • 5K Run or Walk

    Incl. $3.30 Fee & UNISEX Technical Running Shirt

    Sat 15th March 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $33.30

  • Green Mile Run or Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & UNISEX Technical Running Shirt

    Sat 15th March 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $28.00

  • Virtual 5k or Green Mile

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & UNISEX Technical Running Shirt

    $49.20

    Virtual runners will receive a shirt and a medal for completing the race which will be mailed to you. Your items will be mailed to you on March 9th. No awards will be given for the virtual race and your time is not recorded. You may run your 5K on a treadmill or your favorite course between. You may run alone or in a group, whichever you prefer. Upon completion of your run or walk please post your results on our Facebook page.

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Location

7715 Auburn Rd, Utica, 48317, MI, United States

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