Leprechaun-a-thon 5K
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Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2M Walk : Rome, GA
The Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk takes place in Rome, Georgia on March 14, 2026. The event is the 10th annual edition and is presented by Atrium Health Floyd. A portion of funds raised will support Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries.
Distances
- 5K
- 2 Mile Walk
The 5K course begins on First Avenue near Bridgepoint Plaza, follows portions of the Kingfisher Trail and the levee system behind Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation headquarters, and finishes on the pedestrian bridge near the Forum and the Town Green. The 5K course is certified by USA Track and Field (Certification # GA20019WC) and serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. The 2 Mile walk follows a similar route and finishes at the same pedestrian bridge. There is one water station on course.
Awards for the 5K are given to top age-group finishers and to overall, masters, and grandmasters winners. Age groups include 8 and under, 9-10, 11-14, 15-19, and continuing in five-year increments through 70+.
Packet pick-up is held during the week before the race at Academy Sports + Outdoors, 232 Shorter Ave, Rome. Group packet pick-up is held at Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation’s main office at 1 Shorter Ave. Registration pricing includes early bird, regular, and late rates with group discounts available; registration windows and deadlines are published by the organizer.
This is a rain or shine event. Post-race provisions at Town Green include sports drinks, water, fruit, and snacks, plus foam and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
