Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $36 on Dec 15, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 15, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $22 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $32$36 after Dec 15, 2026 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $54$60 after Nov 23, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $17 | – |
| Running Buddy Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | Free | 26 |
| Volunteer and Run | – | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $17 | 5 |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Mar 20, 20278:00 AM | $42 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $36 on Dec 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K and 5K: $32 until Dec 15, then $36 until Jan 25, then $40 until Mar 1, then $44 until Mar 19, then $48 until Mar 20.
- 1 Mile: $22 until Mar 20.
- Half Marathon: $54 until Nov 23, then $60 until Jan 25, then $66 until Mar 1, then $72 until Mar 18, then $78 until Mar 20.
- Kid's Dash: $17 until Mar 20.
Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $54, entry is about 17 percent below a typical half marathon in Arkansas, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in North Little Rock runs 2:22:10, about 10:51 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:25:13 and men in 2:10:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
TBD, North Little Rock, AR 72114
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 (3 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:23 or better, the top quarter in 31:37, and half the field in 37:25; the last tenth came in after 56:50.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:34 or better, the top quarter in 53:05, and half the field in 1:03:37; the last tenth came in after 1:29:25.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:45:04 or better, the top quarter in 1:58:54, and half the field in 2:09:42; the last tenth came in after 2:47:59.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:52 | 20:36 |
| 20-29 | 29:01 | 21:24 |
| 30-39 | 30:03 | 25:07 |
| 40-49 | 37:32 | 29:30 |
| 50-59 | 41:05 | 30:19 |
| 60-69 | 43:01 | 39:51 |
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
Up 120 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 75 to 193 finishers, and the median time dropped from 40:09 to 37:25.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 193 (+117%) | 37:25 | under 25:23 | 17:58 |
| 2025 | 89 (+19%) | 40:25 | under 29:37 | 22:05 |
| 2024 | 75 | 40:09 | under 25:47 | 21:06 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:37, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- 10K: Faster than most Arkansas 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 53:05, against 55:49 in a typical Arkansas 10K, so times here run 5 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 20 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 80°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
- TBD, North Little Rock, AR 72114Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 260 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 22, 2026), 2025 (Mar 30, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Little Rock?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $36 on Dec 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $54, entry is about 17 percent below a typical half marathon in Arkansas, which costs $65 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 193 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 37:25 and the winner ran 17:58.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:37, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- TBD, North Little Rock, AR 72114.
From the organizers
Join us for the annual Time to Paddy 5k/10k and Lucky 13.1 Half Marathon! A St. Patrick-themed run that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, free photos, a "biggest team" contest, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!