St. Patty's Leprechaun 10k
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Event details
The St. Patty’s Leprechaun event in Fredericksburg, VA, on March 14, 2026, offers three race distances:
- 1-Miler
- 5k
- 10k
Points from the event count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k, Kids, and Back of the Pack Series and toward the Winter Series. A virtual run option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Registration fees listed include: Kids 1-Miler $20; 5k $30 until February 28 (then $35); 10k $45 until February 28 (then $50). Price increases by $5 on race morning. T-shirts are guaranteed to registrants before March 4; extra shirts may be available after that date. Race day registration and packet pickup are offered at the event. The event partners with the EOD Warrior Foundation, which provides financial assistance and support to active-duty and veteran EOD personnel, their families, and maintains the EOD Memorial.
Course and logistics
The course uses paved paths at Old Mill Park and runs alongside the Rappahannock River. The route has a few small hills. The 5k is an out-and-back course; the 10k repeats the 5k course twice. Water stations are placed at approximately mile markers 1 and 2.1 on the 5k; the 10k has stations at about miles 1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, and 5.2. Gatorade is available at some stations. Restrooms are located near the parking lot. Live results are posted to Athlinks and final results with series points are posted the Monday after the race. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top finishers in specified age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.