Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Running of the Leprechauns

Greensboro, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Jan 27, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Running of the Leprechauns

The course starts and finishes at Oden Brewing, looping through the nearby university campus in between. It is a St. Patrick's Day-themed event with a costume contest for best-dressed leprechaun, judged after the race. Costumes are encouraged, and the crowd skews festive. Strollers and dogs are welcome on course.

Packet pickup runs at two locations before race day, one midweek and one later in the week, with special arrangements required for anyone who cannot make either window. Parking is free, with a lot directly next to the brewery and overflow a short walk away off Tate Street. Craft beer from Oden Brewing is waiting at the finish for runners of legal drinking age.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

500finishers

16:21winner

32:59median

1:05:56cutoff

Top 3: Blake Fink (16:21) · Wil Zahorodny (16:40) · Alex Guardado (17:17)

The Running of the Leprechauns has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

3.1 Miles3/6/2027 10:00$30

Leprechaun Stroll3/6/2027 10:05$20

Leprechaun Dash3/6/2027 09:30$15

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Common Questions About the Running of the Leprechauns

Will I finish last at the Running of the Leprechauns?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Running of the Leprechauns a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 500 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Running of the Leprechauns?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:21 while the median finisher took 32:59. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.