The Best Races - Camelback East Village
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Event Overview
The St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run is a festive event at Papago Park in Phoenix, Arizona, timed to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The run encourages participants to dress in green-themed costumes. It is described as a smaller, private group run with capped waves. The event welcomes all paces and ages, with participants under 18 requiring a guardian.
Distances
The event offers several distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
- Virtual Run option
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
Event Details
The run has a "stress-free" setting with no official timing chips. Participants may optionally track their own time using mobile apps and submit their results online. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event. Swag, including a running t-shirt, finisher's medal, and finisher's towel or giveaway, is shipped directly to participants' mailing addresses within the United States prior to the event. Technical running shirt upgrades are available.
Multiple wave start times are scheduled for the morning of March 14, 2026. Coordinators remain on site for three hours after the first wave starts to accommodate late arrivals. A digital training pack and online results are provided. Participants are invited to join local run clubs.
Additional Information
The event organizer supports charity initiatives, with optional fundraising where a donation is made for miles logged after the race. The run is sponsored by several companies, including Gatorade. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
