The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K Race Information

<h2><span style="color:#169179"><b>The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass!</b></span></h2> <p> </p> <h6>Join us on <span style="color:#333300"><strong>Saturday, March 7, 2026</strong></span><span style="color:#000000;font-size:14px"> at 8:30am for the <strong><span style="color:rgb( 45 , 194 , 107 )">9</span></strong><span style="color:#2dc26b"><b>th</b><b> Annual</b> </span></span><strong><span style="color:#2dc26b">Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler &amp; 5K</span> </strong><span style="color:#000000;font-size:14px">in historic Versailles, Kentucky.  </span></h6> <p><span style="color:#000000">Our race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country.  The race will benefit <strong>The Foster Care Council of Kentucky</strong> and <strong>The Woodford Humane Society.</strong></span></p> <h3><b>PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS)</b></h3> <ol><li><b>Thursday, March 5th from 4-7pm at J&amp;H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)</b></li><li><b>Friday, March 6th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center</b></li><li><b>Race morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area)</b></li></ol> <p><b>You may pick up packets for friends/family.  No credentials or paperwork required.  Race morning packet pickup is primarily for out of town/out of state participants.</b></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">This RaceRise produced event is your </span><strong style="color:#000000">PERFECT PREP RACE</strong><span style="color:#000000"> for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races.</span></p> <p><strong>RACE FEATURES INCLUDE</strong></p> <ul><li> <p><strong>Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways)</strong></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Commemorative performance race T-shirts </strong></span></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Finishers&#39; medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal)</strong></span></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:#000000"></span><span style="color:#000000"><strong>DJ James Hummel &amp; Freestyle Entertainment</strong></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Overall &amp; Age Group Awards &amp; Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest</strong></span></p> </li><li> <p><strong>Free Race Photos </strong>(Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)</p> </li><li> <p><span style="color:#99cc00"></span><strong style="color:#000000">REFERRAL REWARDS  </strong><span style="color:#000000">Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration.</span></p> </li></ul> <p><span style="color:#000000"><strong>VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS  </strong>Can&#39;t make it to the race in person but want to support the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and Woodford Humane Society?  Consider registering as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own 3.1,10, or 13.1 mile run or walk in your own town.  Register by March 1st, and we&#39;ll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher&#39;s medal.  The registration fee of $55 includes shipping.</span></p> <h2><a href="https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2893845" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HALF MARATHON ROUTE</a></h2> <h2><span style="color:#169179"><b><a style="color:#169179" href="https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1014403" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">10 MILER ROUTE</a></b></span></h2> <h2><span style="color:#169179"><a style="color:#169179" href="https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1043198" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>5K ROUTE</strong></a></span></h2>