The Best Races - Vacation Isle
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St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run - San Diego
This event is a St. Patrick's Day themed run held at Mission Point in San Diego, CA. It offers in-person and virtual participation across several distances and includes festive elements such as green attire and holiday-themed accessories.
Available distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 13.1 (half marathon)
- Virtual Run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The in-person event uses capped waves to keep field sizes small and offers a waitlist when waves fill. Timing is optional; participants may track time with personal apps and submit results for posting. There are no timing chips. Race bibs are distributed on race day, while participant shirts and swag are shipped to U.S. mailing addresses. Swag items include a running T-shirt, a finisher medal, a virtual training run emailed before race day, an online certificate of completion, and an invitation to join a local running club. A lightweight technical shirt is available as a paid upgrade.
Final participant information and course maps are sent the week before the event. Registration fees vary by distance; listed examples include 5K $41.89, 10K $47.26, half marathon $50.48, virtual run $41.89, and family mile $39.74. Sponsors support the event and a virtual training pack is provided for virtual entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
