Sat, Mar 13, 2027

Leprechaun Dash 5K

Myrtle Beach, SC

Opens Jan 6, 2027Annual since at least 2026

Entry is $33 now and rises to $35.50 after Feb 12, 2027, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Leprechaun Dash 5K

The race starts and finishes at Tidal Creek Brewhouse in the Market Common district, which means post-race drinks are about as close as they get. Green costumes are genuinely encouraged, so expect a colorful crowd at the start. The course itself runs through the surrounding neighborhood streets, which are flat and straightforward.

Packet pickup the evening before is at a local running company not far from the course, with race-morning pickup available at the brewhouse starting well before the gun. Parking is in the lot directly across from the brewhouse, steps from the start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

196finishers

18:28winner

32:05median

1:00:14cutoff

Top 3: William Noriega (18:28) · David Dagostino III (19:13) · Patrick Tyson (19:24)

The Leprechaun Dash 5K has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K3/13/2027 09:00$33

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Common Questions About the Leprechaun Dash 5K

Will I finish last at the Leprechaun Dash 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 32:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:14, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Leprechaun Dash 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (196 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Leprechaun Dash 5K?

The 5K winner ran 18:28 while the median finisher took 32:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.