The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Versailles, Kentucky. This is the 9th annual running of the event. The race starts and finishes at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Huffman Pavilion), 275 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY 40383. The event benefits the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the Woodford Humane Society.
Distances and entries
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10 Miler
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Virtual Runner/Walker
- Race Volunteer (no fee)
Entry fees listed on the event page are $70 for the half marathon, $55 for the 10 miler, $40 for the 5K, $50 for the virtual option, and $0 for volunteers. Virtual registration has a stated deadline in early March.
Logistics and features
Packet pickup is offered at three times and locations: Thursday at a Lexington running store, Friday at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center, and race morning at the pavilion. The half marathon course is on paved roads and pathways through horse country, described as rolling hills with some flatter sections. The half route has five hydration stations that are passed a total of 11 times. Race features include commemorative performance shirts, finishers' medals for the three distances, age-group awards, entertainment, free race photos, and a referral reward program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
