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The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass!
Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:30am for the 10th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K in historic Versailles, Kentucky.
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 The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and The Woodford Humane Society.
PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS)
Thursday, March 5th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Friday, March 6th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center
Race morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area)
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.
This RaceRise produced event is your PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races.
RACE FEATURES INCLUDE
Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways)
Commemorative performance race T-shirts
Finishers' medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal)
DJ James Hummel & Freestyle Entertainment
Overall & Age Group Awards & Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest
Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)
REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration.
VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS Can'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'll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher's medal. The registration fee of $55 includes shipping.
HALF MARATHON ROUTE
10 MILER ROUTE
5K ROUTE
Join us for the only race in Kentucky that runs through 4 Central Kentucky horse farms.
Our 5th annual race celebrates our beautiful and historic community where champion thoroughbred horses are bred, trained, and live. Our Half Marathon course runs through Ashbrook Farm, Newtownanner Farm, Buck Pond Farm, and WinStar Farm. The 10K runs through Ashbrook Farm and WinStar Farm. A Pisgah Farms & Furlongs 5K with a registration cap of 75 runners and walkers. This race will start at 7:05am along with the 10K.
Our 2026 races are capped at a combined 600 total runners or walkers to provide for the best race experience for all.
RACE FEATURES:
Scenic course through the "Heart of Bluegrass Country"
Commemorative performance race shirts
Custom finishers' medals (Both races)
Free Race Photos
DJ James Hummel/Freestyle Entertainment
Friday, May 29th Extended Packet Pickup
Horse Country inspired Overall & Age Group Awards (5 Year Age Divisions - Half Marathon & 10K)
Overall Top 3 M/F Awards presented for the 5K
Half Marathon route runs through 4 Central Kentucky Horse Farms (Ashbrook, Newtownanner Stud, Buck Pond, WinStar)
10K route runs through Ashbrook and WinStar Farms
PACKET PICKUP Our primary packet pickup will be Friday, May 29th from 12noon-6pm at Pisgah Presbyterian Church.
SOCIAL TEAMS Expand and enhance your race experience by starting a Social Team OR joining an existing Social Team when you register. We'll have a prize for the largest social team. Have fun creating your team's name, and then invite your friends, family, co-workers, and running mates to join in. We'll have a prize for the largest team. Anyone participating in the in-person 13.1 and 10K and virtual participants are eligible to be on a Social Team.
Come BACK THE TRACK and support the Woodford County Track Club in our 2nd Annual race!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH at 7:30PM at the WOODFORD COUNTY HS TRACK
This 5k race and 1 mile walk/run will start and finish on the new track at Woodford County High School. Proceeds will go to support the Woodford County Track Club which supports the track and field programs through the public schools throughout Woodford County.
RACE FEATURES:
Commemorative super soft (unisex sized) race shirts (XS-3XL)
Participants are invited to wear their best black and gold
Everyone is invited to wear their best black and gold outfits to support Woodford County Track Club
Free race photos
Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in 5-year age divisions
Convenient race evening packet pickup at the high school
Paved course through the school complex and Falling Springs Bypass
5K run/walk (timed), 1-mile fun run/walk (untimed) and virtual option s
Stick Horse Race sponsored by Grey Ridge Farm Riding Academy (7:00 pm)-For ages 10 and under (read more below)
Food, fun, fellowship and music for a great cause!
PRICING
5K - $25 (January 21 - July 31), $30 (August 1 - 14)
1 Mile - $15 (January 21 - July 31), $20 (August 1-14)
Virtual - $25 (January 21 - August 14)
AWARDS (5K RUN/WALK)
Top 3 M/F Finishers Overall (Trophy, Gift Certificate & Show Ribbon)
Top 3 M/F Age Groups (Show Ribbon)
Age Group Categories: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+
5K ROUTE MAP
1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN MAP
STICK HORSE RACE
At 7:00 pm, children ages 10 and under are invited to join in a Stick Horse Race before the 5K race. Each child will get their very own stick horse to race and keep. We will also have a special parents' stick horse race as well.
You don't need to sign up for this in advance, but we are interested in whether you want to participate (so we can get a general head count). You'll actually sign up (and sign a waiver) on race night for the Stick Horse Race.
The cost to participate is $5. Payment for the Stick Horse Race will be made on the night of the race (cash or credit/debit card accepted).
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