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Catch The Leprechaun 5K

Berea, Kentucky · Sunday, March 1, 2026

The Catch The Leprechaun 5K is a 1 miles, 3.1 miles, 5k, running, virtual, and walking event held on Sunday, March 1, 2026. It is located in Berea, Kentucky.

Date
Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Location
Berea, Kentucky
40403
United States
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Join us for all the shenanigans in this 5th annual race and the opportunity to

Catch the Leprechaun to win prizes!

Our 5th Annual Catch The Leprechaun 5K will be held on SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026 at 9:00am at the Berea Community High School. Our race will benefit the Berea Food Bank/Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR).

Our race will include our Catch The Leprechaun Challenge. If you can catch and beat our Running Leprechaun, then you'll be eligible to win prizes from his "Pot of Gold".

RACE FEATURES:

  • Private paved and relatively flat course

  • Commemorative Unisex Race Shirts

  • Chip Timing (Thanks, RaceRise!) and Overall & Age Group Awards

  • 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile (untimed) Walk, or Virtual option

  • Free Race Photos

  • Great music, fun, and fellowship for a great cause

  • Catch The Leprechaun Challenge

  • Social Teams to enhance your race experience (Prize for the largest team)

PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup details will be announced closer to the race. We will definitely have race day PPU from 7:30-8:45am at the Berea Community High School parking lot.

5K RACE PRICING: $20 (April 1-August 31), $25 (September 1-December 31), $30 (January 1-March 1, 2025)

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