The Lucky Run
From Good Day for a Run
- Date Sun 15th March 2026
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Pitman, New Jersey
- Price $30.68 - $45.52
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at The Lucky Run, organized by Good Day for a Run! This exciting event will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the charming downtown area of Pitman, Gloucester. Celebrate South Jersey's 14th Annual Largest Irish-Themed 5K and 1-Mile Race, where participants can choose to compete in a chip-timed 5K starting at 9 AM or join the 1-Mile Kids Run at 8:40 AM.
With a limited capacity of just 500 participants, this spirited race promises an unforgettable experience, featuring live Irish music, a best-dressed competition, and tasty Irish cuisine at Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a scenic course through Pitman's historic neighborhoods, with awards for top finishers and custom finisher medals for all participants. Plus, don't miss out on post-race festivities, including raffles, door prizes, and a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer! Join us for a day of community, charity, and cheer as we support the Headstrong Foundation. Register now to secure your spot and be a part of this lively celebration!
With a limited capacity of just 500 participants, this spirited race promises an unforgettable experience, featuring live Irish music, a best-dressed competition, and tasty Irish cuisine at Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy a scenic course through Pitman's historic neighborhoods, with awards for top finishers and custom finisher medals for all participants. Plus, don't miss out on post-race festivities, including raffles, door prizes, and a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer! Join us for a day of community, charity, and cheer as we support the Headstrong Foundation. Register now to secure your spot and be a part of this lively celebration!
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
*
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]
*
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.
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.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.52 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$45.52
5K Walkers welcome, registration required to participate, start behind pack of runners at 9 AM. -
1 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $2.68 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
$30.68
Register online before Feb 23 to guarantee a shirt. -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.68 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sun 15th March 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$30.68
Register online before Feb 23 to guarantee a shirt.
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