St. Paddy's Day 5K - Hendersonville
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Event overview
The St. Paddy's Day 5k takes place on March 14, 2026 at Trailside Brewing Co, 873 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739. The event includes an in-person 5k, a Little Leprechaun dash for children, and a virtual 5k option. Course maps are provided for the 5k and the Wee One miler.
Race details
- Distances
- 5k
- Little Leprechaun Dash: 0.25 mile, untimed, starts and finishes at the same race arch
- Virtual 5k
The in-person 5k includes chip timing, a finisher medal, a long sleeve race shirt, and one Trailside beer (21+) or nonalcoholic beverage. Virtual runners receive race swag mailed the week after race day and are not eligible for awards. Strollers may participate but are asked to start at the back of the pack. Dogs are allowed at the brewery but are not permitted to run with participants; service animals may be allowed with prior approval and documentation. Running with an animal results in disqualification from awards and timing.
Registration, transfers, and policies
The Little Leprechaun dash fee is listed as $12.69; a virtual 5k fee is listed as $50.14. Transfers to virtual or to another runner or distance are allowed up to five days before the event; after that a fee or packet pickup rule applies. The event has a no-refund policy and does not allow deferrals. Awards include overall 1st–3rd in male, female, and nonbinary categories, masters and grand masters, and age-group awards with a Trailside Brewing pint glass for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
