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. The event is produced by RaceRise and is the 9th annual running of the race. The course starts and finishes at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Huffman Pavilion), 275 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY 40383. The on-course route follows paved country roads and pathways through horse country and includes rolling hills and some flatter sections. The race benefits the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and the Woodford Humane Society.
Distances and race details
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10 Miler
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Virtual Runner/Walker option
- Race Volunteer option
Packet pickup is offered at three times and locations: Thursday, March 5 (J&H Running Company, Lexington), Friday, March 6 (pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center), and race morning at the Falling Springs pavilion. Race features listed by the organizer include commemorative performance shirts, finishers' medals for the three in-person race distances, overall and age group awards, a best dressed leprechaun contest, DJ entertainment, and free race photos. The half marathon route includes five hydration stations; runners pass these stations a total of 11 times. A referral reward is offered: referring five friends via an individualized code triggers a $15 refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.