Catch the Leprechaun 5K - Mount Pleasant
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
Event overview
Catch the Leprechaun 5K is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, SC. The main distance is 3.1 miles (5K) on a USATF-certified, flat pavement course that runs along Park Avenue Boulevard to Darrel Creek Trail and back. The race begins and ends at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, 3510 Park Avenue Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466.
Race details and policies
The event includes multiple entries: the standard 5K (fee listed), a free youth entry for children 10 and under (untimed, no shirt or post-race swag), a post-race after party option, and a members-only entry for Racers for Pacers. Proceeds benefit Racers for Pacers, a nonprofit that provides running chairs for individuals with disabilities. Pre-race yoga is offered on the grass at Park Bend by Lowcountry Yoga. Post-race amenities include food, beverages, and live music.
Awards include Pots 'o Gold for top overall, Masters, and Grandmasters, plus separate age-group awards from 14 and under through 90 and over. Additional prizes cover costume and group categories. A commemorative coffee mug is provided to participants who register before March 1, 2026 and finish the race. A water station will be located at the intersection of Darrel Creek Trail and Faulkner Drive. Dogs are not allowed on the course; strollers and baby joggers are permitted. There are no refunds or rainchecks, but entries may be transferred before registration closes. Packet pickup is available at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
