St. Paddy's Day 5K - Hendersonville
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St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash : Hendersonville, NC
The St. Paddy’s Day 5k and Little Leprechaun Dash take place at Trailside Brewing in Hendersonville, NC on March 13, 2027. The event is presented by Benton Roofing and managed by Kick It Event Management. A portion of 5k proceeds will be donated to the Mills River Partnership to support local water quality work.
Distances
- 5k: chip timing, finisher medal, long-sleeve shirt, included beverage.
- Little Leprechaun Dash: 0.25 mile untimed, finisher medal and bib.
5k registration includes a finisher medal, a long-sleeve race shirt, chip timing, a donation to the Mills River Partnership, and one Trailside beer for entrants 21+ or an equivalent nonalcoholic beverage. Virtual options are available; mailed swag is for U.S. shipping only. Virtual runners are not eligible for awards.
Awards include overall prizes in male, female, and nonbinary categories (gift certificates), age-group awards (Trailside pint glasses for top finishers), and two costume awards announced at the 5k award ceremony. The Little Leprechaun Dash has no overall awards; parents may accompany children.
Logistics note that early packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Trailside Brewing and packet pickup is available at the venue on event day. There is no onsite or day-of registration. Trailside Brewing has an on-site parking lot that fills early; additional street parking is available on nearby West Allen, Washington Street, 5th Avenue, and downtown Hendersonville. Strollers may start at the back of the field. Dogs are welcome at the brewery but are not permitted to run with participants; service animals are allowed with prior approval and documentation. The event maintains a no-refund policy for registrations, and transfers and virtual conversions are subject to posted deadlines and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
