Lucky Leprechaun Race, Utica MI

Saturday, March 16, 2024 Past event
10:30 AM EDT
Utica, Michigan
$38.60–$49.20 · 3 races
5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style at the annual Lucky Leprechaun Race on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Utica, Michigan! This exciting event kicks off at the Shamrock Irish Pub, where participants will gather to soak in the festive atmosphere before setting off on a thrilling 5K run and walk, along with the fun Green Mile run and walk. With race day packet pickup starting bright and early at 8:30 AM and a costume contest at 10:15 AM, there’s plenty of opportunity to show off your holiday spirit.

The race begins at 10:30 AM, winding through picturesque Utica, crossing the serene Clinton River and passing historic landmarks, including the famous Graffiti Tunnel. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy a lively route filled with community cheer, culminating in a celebratory awards presentation at 11:15 AM. After the race, join the post-race parties in downtown Utica for food and festivities with friends and fellow participants. Don’t miss this chance to lace up your running shoes and join in the fun on this special day!

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Races

  • 5k Run or Walk

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Technical unisex running shirt

    10:30 AM EDT

    $49.20

    Entries closed
  • Green Mile Run or Walk

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & Technical unisex running shirt

    10:30 AM EDT

    $38.60

    Entries closed
  • Virtual 5k or Green Mile

    Virtual

    Incl. $4.20 Fee & Technical unisex running shirt

    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.

    10:30 AM EDT

    $49.20

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

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

_FINISH LINE AND RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: UAW FORD LOCAL 2280 - 45116 CASS AVE 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 15. _

_EVENT IS SANCTIONED BY USA TRACK AND FIELD_

_RACE DAY: MARCH 16TH AT 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM_

_8:30 AM TO 10:30 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. _

Location

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

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