03/15/2025
Join us for the 2025 Running of the Leprechauns!
March 15, 2025
Come run with the Leprechauns and receive an awesome t-shirt and a cool medal! Enjoy an authentic Irish party with stew, beer and music. This fun and festive 5K and 10K event has kicked off our annual lineup since 2017.
Veterans and active duty military members, use code MILITARY to save 10%!
Please Note: Strollers and pets not allowed.
Schedule of Events and Need to Know:
Friday, March 14
4-7 p.m. Course Drop / Finish Area prep
4-7 p.m. Packet pick-up/registration/athlete check-in at Swells'a Brewing in Kill Devil Hills1
Saturday, March 15
7-7:45 a.m. Late registration/packet pick-up at Satterfield Park in Nags Head2
8 a.m. 10K Start
8:05 a.m. 5K Start
9 a.m. Post Race Party
9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony
¹ Swells'a Brewing is located at 1802 S. Virgiia Dare Trail, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
² Satterfield Park is located at 227 W Satterfield Landing Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959
Course
Awards
Finisher medals for all runners who complete the race.
Overall awards will go to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each of the two distances.
Please note: No awards will be mailed out!
Where to Stay
We have nearly a dozen accommodations partners who offer special rates and amenities to our runners.
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors!
The Running of the Leprechauns was the unique idea of Mike Kelly and hosted at Kelly’s Restaurant & Tavern every St. Patrick’s Day weekend since 2008. Thank you, Kelly's Hospitality Group, for your continued support!
