Leapin' Leprechaun

MAR

14

2026

Join the festive Leapin' Leprechaun 5K in Old Town Traverse City on March 14, 2026 for a scenic run over the Boardman River and along the TART Trail. Family friendly and timed, this race benefits Munson Medical Center's NICU.

Sat 14 Mar 2026

Traverse City, Michigan

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event overview

The Leapin' Leprechaun is a community foot race held in Old Town Traverse City on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event marks the 16th running of the Fifth Third Bank Leapin' Leprechaun and is hosted by The Festival Foundation with sponsorship from Fifth Third Bank. The listed entry price is $20, with a price increase scheduled after January 1, 2026. Proceeds from the event support the Munson Medical Center’s NICU.

Course and race features

The race distance is 5K. The course starts and finishes on Lake Avenue and includes a crossing of the Boardman River, stretches through residential neighborhoods, and a short section on the TART Trail. Each registrant is listed to receive an LL5K T-shirt (must be registered by March 1 to claim a shirt), professionally timed results, carbohydrates at the finish line, and age-group medals awarded for first through third place. A course map is available for the 2026 route. Sponsors named for the event include Fifth Third Bank and several local partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km