The Lucky Run
From Good Day for a Run
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Pitman, New Jersey
- Price $32.80 - $47.64
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and festivities at The Lucky Run, proudly organized by Good Day for a Run! On Sunday, March 15, 2026, join us in Pitman, Gloucester for South Jersey's 14th Annual Largest Irish-Themed 5K and 1-Miler. This exciting event features a chip-timed 5K race starting at 9 AM, perfect for runners and walkers alike, alongside a delightful 1-Mile Kids Run that begins at 8:40 AM.
With a limit of 500 participants, don’t miss your chance to secure a spot and earn your exclusive 2026 Lucky Run finisher medal! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with Irish tunes, a best-dressed competition, and thrilling post-race after-parties at Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery. Participants will also receive a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer, and there will be plenty of delicious Irish food options available. Plus, all registrants will receive a Lucky Run shirt! Join us for a day of community spirit, excitement, and charity support for the Headstrong Foundation. Register by March 1 to guarantee your size and be part of this fantastic event!
With a limit of 500 participants, don’t miss your chance to secure a spot and earn your exclusive 2026 Lucky Run finisher medal! Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with Irish tunes, a best-dressed competition, and thrilling post-race after-parties at Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery. Participants will also receive a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer, and there will be plenty of delicious Irish food options available. Plus, all registrants will receive a Lucky Run shirt! Join us for a day of community spirit, excitement, and charity support for the Headstrong Foundation. Register by March 1 to guarantee your size and be part of this fantastic event!
Organiser's Description
SOUTH JERSEY'S 14TH ANNUAL LARGEST IRISH THEMED 5K AND 1 MILER IN DOWNTOWN PITMAN! POST RACE AFTER PARTIES WILL TAKE PLACE AT MERRYMAN'S PUB AND BONESAW BREWERY! LIMITED TO 500 PARTICIPANTS.
NEW 2026 LUCKY RUN FINISHER MEDALS!
CHARITY PARTNER IS HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. LEARN MORE HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [https://headstrong.org/]
THE FUN
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BEST DRESSED COMPETITION
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IRISH TUNES PRE AND POST RACE.
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DJ RON PLAYING IRISH MUSIC AT MERRYMAN'S PUB
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LIVE IRISH BAND "SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS" PLAYING AT BONESAW BREWERY 'TIL NOON
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RAFFLES & DOOR PRIZES & COUPONS AT BOTH LOCATIONS
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IRISH FOOD MENU AVAILABLE AT HOST, MERRYMAN'S PUB. WEBSITE HERE: MERRYMAN'S PUB [https://www.merrymanspub.com/]
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FOOD TRUCK WILL BE ON-SITE AT BONESAW BREWERY.
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FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. IRISH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF!
5K RACE:
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5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS.
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NICE NEIGHBORHOOD PAVED COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC AND BEAUTIFUL PITMAN, NJ
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5K WALKERS WELCOME, MUST BE REGISTERED AND START BEHIND RUNNERS AT 9AM
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COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/MAP/2164958 [https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958]
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LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED- ADULT/MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND YOUTH SIZES. REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE 1ST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER MARCH 1.
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DRINK TICKET INCLUDED FOR A GUINNESS OR DOMESTIC BEER AT MERRYMAN'S PUB OR CRAFT BEER FROM BONESAW BREWERY! (21+ ID PROOF REQUIRED)
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LUCKY RUN CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
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AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MALE & FEMALE WINNERS (14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY DECADE PRESENT)
1 MILE KIDS RUN (AGE 14 & UNDER ONLY):
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1 MILE KIDS RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM. CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS.
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A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY RUN WITH CHILD (SWAG/RACE PERKS NOT INCLUDED FOR PARENT UNLESS REGISTERED)
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COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/994112 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112]
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LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED. REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE 1ST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER MARCH 1.
*
LUCKY RUN CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE KIDS 14 & UNDER
1 MILE WALK:
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1 MILE WALK STARTS AT 9:03AM. 1 MILE COURSE THROUGH SCENIC PITMAN (NOT TIMED)
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COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/994112 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112]
*
DRINK TICKET INCLUDED FOR A GUINNESS OR DOMESTIC BEER AT MERRYMAN'S PUB OR CRAFT BEER AT BONESAW BREWERY! (21+ ID PROOF REQUIRED)
*
LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED. ADULT/MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTH SIZES. SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED FOR 1 MILE WALKERS WHO REGISTER AFTER MARCH 1.
*
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY @ 7:30AM-8:30 AM AT "GOOD DAY FOR A RUN" TENTS. PRE-RACE DAY PPU TBD.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS! VISIT THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP.
INVITE FACEBOOK FRIENDS ON THE EVENT PAGE HERE: FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1386312246500738 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1386312246500738]
NEW 2026 LUCKY RUN FINISHER MEDALS!
CHARITY PARTNER IS HEADSTRONG FOUNDATION. LEARN MORE HERE: WWW.HEADSTRONG.ORG [https://headstrong.org/]
THE FUN
*
BEST DRESSED COMPETITION
*
IRISH TUNES PRE AND POST RACE.
*
DJ RON PLAYING IRISH MUSIC AT MERRYMAN'S PUB
*
LIVE IRISH BAND "SHAMROCK SHENANIGANS" PLAYING AT BONESAW BREWERY 'TIL NOON
*
RAFFLES & DOOR PRIZES & COUPONS AT BOTH LOCATIONS
*
IRISH FOOD MENU AVAILABLE AT HOST, MERRYMAN'S PUB. WEBSITE HERE: MERRYMAN'S PUB [https://www.merrymanspub.com/]
*
FOOD TRUCK WILL BE ON-SITE AT BONESAW BREWERY.
*
FREE DOWNLOADABLE RACE AND AFTER-PARTY PHOTOS. IRISH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON STAFF!
5K RACE:
*
5K RACE STARTS AT 9 AM. CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS.
*
NICE NEIGHBORHOOD PAVED COURSE THROUGH HISTORIC AND BEAUTIFUL PITMAN, NJ
*
5K WALKERS WELCOME, MUST BE REGISTERED AND START BEHIND RUNNERS AT 9AM
*
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/MAP/2164958 [https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958]
*
LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED- ADULT/MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND YOUTH SIZES. REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE 1ST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER MARCH 1.
*
DRINK TICKET INCLUDED FOR A GUINNESS OR DOMESTIC BEER AT MERRYMAN'S PUB OR CRAFT BEER FROM BONESAW BREWERY! (21+ ID PROOF REQUIRED)
*
LUCKY RUN CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL AND AGE GROUP MALE & FEMALE WINNERS (14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-29, AND EVERY DECADE PRESENT)
1 MILE KIDS RUN (AGE 14 & UNDER ONLY):
*
1 MILE KIDS RUN STARTS AT 8:40AM. CHIP-TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS.
*
A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MAY RUN WITH CHILD (SWAG/RACE PERKS NOT INCLUDED FOR PARENT UNLESS REGISTERED)
*
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/994112 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112]
*
LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED. REGISTER BY MARCH 1 TO GUARANTEE 1ST CHOICE. MANY EXTRAS ORDERED AND AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AFTER MARCH 1.
*
LUCKY RUN CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
*
AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE KIDS 14 & UNDER
1 MILE WALK:
*
1 MILE WALK STARTS AT 9:03AM. 1 MILE COURSE THROUGH SCENIC PITMAN (NOT TIMED)
*
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/ROUTE/994112 [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112]
*
DRINK TICKET INCLUDED FOR A GUINNESS OR DOMESTIC BEER AT MERRYMAN'S PUB OR CRAFT BEER AT BONESAW BREWERY! (21+ ID PROOF REQUIRED)
*
LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED. ADULT/MEN'S, WOMEN'S, YOUTH SIZES. SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED FOR 1 MILE WALKERS WHO REGISTER AFTER MARCH 1.
*
RACE IS RAIN OR SHINE. NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS.
PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY @ 7:30AM-8:30 AM AT "GOOD DAY FOR A RUN" TENTS. PRE-RACE DAY PPU TBD.
VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE GREAT PERKS! VISIT THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP.
INVITE FACEBOOK FRIENDS ON THE EVENT PAGE HERE: FACEBOOK.COM/EVENTS/1386312246500738 [https://www.facebook.com/events/1386312246500738]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.64 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$47.64
5K Walkers welcome, registration required to participate, start behind pack of runners at 9 AM. -
1 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
$32.80
Register online before Feb 23 to guarantee a shirt. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$32.80
Register online before Feb 23 to guarantee a shirt.
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