• Essex, CT

Catch A Leprechaun 5K

  • Distance(s): 5K
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-03-14 in Essex, CT. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2026-02-16

    Race Overview:

    Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex

    Registration & Race Schedule

    • Registration is available on-line only, even on race day,
    • Race day check in opens  8:30 am 
    • 5K Start – 10:00 am

    Entry Fees

    • Advance registration – $33 before March 10, thereafter $38
    • Region 4 students and staff – $18 before March 10, thereafter $23
      • Note: Entry fees include on-line processing fee.

    Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2025. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.

    Awards

    • First male / female overall winners
    • Top male / female in age groups:
      • 12 and Under
      • 13-18
      • 19-29
      • 30-39
      • 40-49
      • 50-59
      • 60-69
      • 70+

     

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