Catch the Leprechaun 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $45 on Dec 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch the Leprechaun 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Dec 29, 2026 | – |
| Catch the Leprechaun 5K (for members of Racers for Pacers only) | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Catch the Leprechaun 5K (KIDS 10 & UNDER) | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
| Post Race After Party/Non-Runners Only | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Dec 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Catch the Leprechaun 5K: $40 until Dec 28, then $45 until Mar 11, then $50 until Mar 12.
- Catch the Leprechaun 5K (for members of Racers for Pacers only): $40 until Mar 11.
- Catch the Leprechaun 5K (KIDS 10 & UNDER): Free until Mar 12.
- Post Race After Party/Non-Runners Only: $10 until Mar 12.
Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Mount Pleasant runs 34:27, about 11:05 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:23 and men in 28:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:33 AM, and the Catch the Leprechaun 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 14, 2024), 2023 (Mar 17, 2023), 2022 (Mar 17, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Catch the Leprechaun 5K?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466.
From the organizers
Go for the Pot o' GOLD! The Catch the Leprechaun 5K is a 3.1 mile race for walkers, joggers, competitive and non-competitive runners and stroller pushers (no bikes or dogs please). We encourage everyone to dress in their best Irish/Green outfit. Prizes are awarded to top runners, age groupers and best Irish costume! The course is a USATF Certified 5K flat and fast course on pavement.
Commemorative finishers medal
Commemorative race t-shirt
Free post race food and beverages
The famous local legend Leprechaun will be on the course with plenty of shenanigans and malarkey. Any runners who beat the Leprechaun to the finish line will receive a lucky prize!