The Best Races - New York
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Event Overview
The St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run takes place on March 14, 2026, along the Henry Hudson Parkway in New York, NY. The event celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a festive atmosphere, where participants are encouraged to dress in green.
Distances
The run offers participants a choice of three main distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1)
A separate Family 1 Mile Fun Run and a Virtual Run option are also available for registration.
Event Format
This is described as a smaller, private group run with capped participant waves. There is no traditional chip timing. Participants may track their own time using a running app and submit it online. Bibs are provided on race day. All paces and ages are welcome to run or walk.
Participant Perks
Registered participants receive a swag bag that includes:
- A running t-shirt shipped to a US address
- A finisher's towel or giveaway item
- A finisher's medal
- A digital training pack
- Access to online results and a certificate of completion
Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade.
Logistics
Packet pickup is simplified, with race swag shipped directly to participants' addresses prior to the event. The run features three scheduled wave start times: 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM. Event coordinators remain on-site for three hours after the first wave begins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
