Running of the Leprechauns

MAR
14
2026
Celebrate St Patrick's on March 14 in Greensboro at Oden Brewing with the Running of the Leprechauns. Run a chip timed 5K through UNCG or join the family stroll and kids dash, then enjoy swag, craft beer and a costume contest.
Sat 14 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event information

The Running of The Leprechauns takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Greensboro, NC at Oden Brewing Company (802 W Gate City Blvd). The event includes these distances:

  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Leprechaun Stroll (less than 1 mile)
  • Leprechaun Kids Dash (youth 8 and under)

The 5K is chip timed and is part of The Race Series. All finishers earn series points for participation. The stroll and kids dash are untimed.

Additional details

The course starts and finishes at Oden Brewing and includes a tour of the UNCG campus. Race giveaways include a commemorative short-sleeved blend shirt while supplies last, a finisher’s gift, and craft beer from Oden Brewing. An awards ceremony is held at Oden Brewing. The event is family, stroller, and pet friendly.

A best dressed leprechaun contest is open on race day only; judging and awards happen immediately after the awards ceremony. The event supports live phone tracking and progress alerts through the RaceJoy app; participants must carry their phone and activate tracking to use those features. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run/walk
Leprechaun Dash
Leprechaun Stroll

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