5 running and walking events in Marietta, Ohio

Second Annual Leprechaun Dash & Bash 5K!

· Race Date: March 14th of 2026

· Pre-Registered Bib Pickup: Friday, March 13th, from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Town House

· Same Day Registration: 8 am to 9:45 am

· Race Start Time: 10:00 am

Start/Finish Location and Bib Pickup Location:

o Town House Outside Patio

o 230 Front Street Marietta, Ohio 45750

Cost:

• $25.00 before November 1st of 2026

• $30.00 before March 1st of 2026

• $35.00 after March 1st of 2026

Awards:

• $1,000 Running Purse!

• $300 top overall male and female runners

• $150 second place overall male and female runners

• $50 third place overall male and female runners

o Top Three Overall Male/Female Runners and Walkers Will Also Receive a Trophy

o Age Group Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Runners and Walkers

o Age Group: 10-year Age Gaps

o Custom 16-Ounce Glasses will be given to the first 300 registered runners and walkers

Additional Information

Join us for the second annual Leprechaun Dash and Bash 5K in conjunction with Thunderbolt Running & Timing, and The Town House. The course layout will be an area first, consisting of a four-lap race around the beautiful city of Marietta, Ohio. The first 300 registered runners and walkers will receive a glass featuring the race logo and sponsors! Trophies for the top three overall male/female runners and walkers, along with age group awards.

Be sure to stick around for awards, green beer, food, and music on the patio of The Town House! There will be several door prizes, including local businesses' gift cards, drawn at random based on the place you finish. You don't have to be fast to win something, but you must be present to win! From 11 am to 1 pm!

Race time: 8 a.m.

Race day registration is $25

Registration: 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

East Muskingum Park Gazebo on Front Street, Marietta, Ohio

This race has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and we expect another great turnout for 2026! Enjoy a scenic and spectator-friendly racecourse that takes participants over and under bridges, through tunnels, around downtown Marietta, and finishes along the paved river trail in Muskingum Park.

Register by April 20th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

THIS RACE IS BEING CAPPED AT 500 PARTICIPANTS! - sign up now to reserve your spot in Marietta's largest 5k!

AWARDS: Awards will be given to the first three males and first three females overall, top three male walkers and top three female walkers, as well as the top three males and females in each age group listed in the Run and Walk Divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards will be given out as results are tallied; there will not be a formal awards ceremony.

Kids' Races for age 11 and under are FREE and do not require pre-registration. Sign up on race day and let the littles sprint to the finish line!