Catch A Leprechaun 5K
About this race
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, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.
Awards
- First male / female overall winners
- Top three male / female in age groups:
- 12 and Under
- 13-18
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Pick your distance
Running
Catch a Leprechaun 5k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Essex.
About Essex
Catch A Leprechaun 5K takes place in Essex, Connecticut, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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