Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Phoenix)
- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Dec 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Mar 14, 20277:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Mar 14, 20277:30 AM | $35$40 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Dec 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Run/Walk: $25 until Dec 1, then $30 until Feb 1, then $35 until Mar 14.
- 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Dec 1, then $40 until Feb 1, then $50 until Mar 14.
Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arizona ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Tucson runs 36:38, about 11:47 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:03 and men in 31:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 2,310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Roadrunner Race Timing) for Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile?
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 23:55 or better, the top quarter in 28:22, and half the field in 33:55; the last tenth came in after 49:20.
At the 2026 1 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 9:41 or better, the top quarter in 10:22, and half the field in 13:41; the last tenth came in after 20:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:38 | 20:19 |
| 20-29 | 26:07 | 17:30 |
| 30-39 | 27:13 | 20:48 |
| 40-49 | 23:55 | 20:42 |
| 50-59 | 27:27 | 20:39 |
| 60-69 | 27:46 | 23:27 |
| 70+ | 32:27 | 29:42 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 513 to 462 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:58 to 33:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 462 (-10%) | 33:55 | under 23:55 | 15:33 |
| 2025 | 513 | 33:58 | under 24:29 | 16:07 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Arizona 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:22, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 14 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,310 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 14, 2027), 2026 (Mar 15, 2026), 2025 (Mar 16, 2025), 2024 (Mar 17, 2024), 2023 (Mar 12, 2023), 2022 (Mar 12, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile?
- Sunday, March 14, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arizona?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arizona ($35).
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 462 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 33:55 and the winner ran 15:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:22, against 30:59 in a typical Arizona 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705.
From the organizers
3/14/2027 - Armory Park in Downtown Tucson
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Register online before 2/1/2027
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Please check back here frequently for updates on the 2027 event. We are working with the St. Patrick's Day Festival and Committee and hope to be back at Armory Park in Downtown Tucson again in 2027!
The 5K is a part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series!
Awards & Swag Include:
The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies!
All 5K and 1-mile registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last.