The Lucky Run
From Good Day for a Run
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:40AM EDT
- Location Pitman, New Jersey
- Price $34.92 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun, fitness, and Irish flair at The Lucky Run, proudly organized by Good Day for a Run! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join us in the charming town of Pitman, Gloucester, for South Jersey's 14th Annual Largest Irish Themed 5K and 1 Miler. With race distances of 5K and a 1-mile kids run for those aged 14 and under, this event promises excitement for participants of all ages. The 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, featuring a scenic, chip-timed course through the historic streets of Pitman, while the kids' run begins at 8:40 AM.
But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After crossing it, participants can enjoy lively post-race celebrations at Merryman’s Pub and Bonesaw Brewery, complete with Irish tunes, food trucks, and exciting competitions. With a limited capacity of 500 participants, be sure to register by March 1 to secure your spot and your choice of a Lucky Run shirt! Plus, participants will receive a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer (21+ only) and a custom finisher medal. Come celebrate with us and support
But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! After crossing it, participants can enjoy lively post-race celebrations at Merryman’s Pub and Bonesaw Brewery, complete with Irish tunes, food trucks, and exciting competitions. With a limited capacity of 500 participants, be sure to register by March 1 to secure your spot and your choice of a Lucky Run shirt! Plus, participants will receive a drink ticket for a Guinness or domestic beer (21+ only) and a custom finisher medal. Come celebrate with us and support
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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COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/MAP/2164958 [https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958]
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LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED- WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX AND YOUTH SIZES. PLEASE 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)
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5K WALKERS AND ALL AGES WELCOME, MUST BE REGISTERED TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT KINDLY REQUESTED.
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. ( PARENT DOES NOT NEED TO REGISTER IN 1 MILE KIDS RUN ONLY)
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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]
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DRINK TICKET INCLUDED FOR A GUINNESS OR DOMESTIC BEER AT MERRYMAN'S PUB OR CRAFT BEER AT BONESAW BREWERY! (21+ ID PROOF REQUIRED)
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LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED. WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, 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 DRINK TICKET AND FREE FUTURE RACE! VISIT THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & 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
*
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://WWW.PLOTAROUTE.COM/MAP/2164958 [https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958]
*
LUCKY RUN SHIRT INCLUDED- WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX AND YOUTH SIZES. PLEASE 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)
*
5K WALKERS AND ALL AGES WELCOME, MUST BE REGISTERED TO BE ON COURSE FOR SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS. 1 HOUR TIME LIMIT KINDLY REQUESTED.
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. ( PARENT DOES NOT NEED TO REGISTER IN 1 MILE KIDS RUN ONLY)
*
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. WOMEN'S, MEN'S/UNISEX, 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 DRINK TICKET AND FREE FUTURE RACE! VISIT THE "VOLUNTEER" TAB FOR DETAILS & 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. $3.70 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$48.70
5K Walkers start behind the runners and must be registered to be on course for safety of all participants. 1 Hour time limit kindly requested. -
1 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $2.92 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:40AM EDT)
$34.92
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.92 Fee & Lucky Run Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$34.92
Register online by midnight March 1 to guarantee a shirt.
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