Do you like to run (or walk)? Do you love to drink beer? Do you think St Patrick's Day should be a week-long national holiday? Us too. And we have the perfect event for you! The Running of the Leprechauns starts at Oden Brewing in Greensboro, NC and tours the UNCG campus before ending back at Oden Brewing for an early St. Paddy's Leprechaun celebration. This is a chip-timed event and a part of The Race Series . All finishers receive series points for participation! Not feeling the full 5K? Check out the "Leprechaun Stroll". You will participate in an untimed walk through parts of the course (1.5 miles) and still get the race swag bag, race shirt (while supplies are available), and one delicious brew. Bring in the kiddos out for the Leprechaun Kids Dash! This short course is untimed and design for youth ages 8 and under. Race giveaways for all participants include a commemorative short-sleeved blend shirt (while supplies last), a special finisher’s gift, AND a craft beer from Oden Brewing (21+ up). Awards ceremony will take place at Oden! By the way, we are family/stroller & pet friendly too! You can also be a part of the fun without the run and volunteer or just come spectate! All are welcome at this event. Think you've got what it takes to be the best dressed Leprechaun? All are invited to participate. Top leprechaun, as decided by the judges, will receive a gift card to Oden Brewing! Come dressed to impress! Best dressed signups are 8:30 AM-10:30 AM race day ONLY with judging and awards immediately following the awards ceremony.
Best Dressed Leprechaun Sign up race day 8:30-1030AM. Judging and awards are immediately following the 5K Awards Ceremony. $100 Oden Gift Card for first place. Recognition through awards is given to the following in the timed 5K: Top Overall Male & Female 1st/2nd/3rd Overall winners will receive recognition during the Overall Event Awards Presentation (see race day schedule) Age Group Awards, Five (5) Year Age Groups, Male & Female 1st/2nd/3rd** Age Groups Awards Under 14, 15-19, 20-24,
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
Leprechaun Stroll: T-Shirt
Leprechaun Dash: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $25.00 | Jun 7 | Oct 27 |
| $30.00 | Oct 28 | Dec 27 | |
| $35.00 | Dec 28 | Jan 27 | |
| $38.00 | Jan 28 | Feb 25 | |
| $45.00 | Feb 26 | Mar 6 | |
| Leprechaun Stroll | $20.00 | Sep 14 | Jan 27 |
| $30.00 | Jan 28 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 500 | 32:58 | 16:21 |
| 2025 | 350 | 31:12 | 15:55 |
| 2024 | 243 | 30:02 | 16:32 |
Interested in this race?
| Feb 25 |
| $35.00 | Feb 26 | Mar 6 |
| Leprechaun Dash | $15.00 | Sep 14 | Jan 27 |
| $20.00 | Jan 28 | Mar 6 |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Oden Brewing - Greensboro 802 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27403 Friday, March 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Fleet Feet - Greensboro 3731 Lawndale Dr., Greensboro, NC 27455 *** NO RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP *** To make race day as smooth as possible for all runners, staff, and volunteers, we are requesting runners to pick up packets (race number, shirt, swag) before race day at one of our convenient location(s) listed above. Runners can pick up multiple pac
Schedule of Events 8:30 AM - Event & Parking Opens - Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest Sign Up Opens 9:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies- 0.0 Start - (Bar Opens) 10:00 AM - Leprechauns Take Off 10:30 AM - Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest Sign Up Closes 11:00 AM - Timed Race Awards - Best Dressed Leprechaun Judging & Award