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Leprechaun Race 5K Run/Walk
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Leprechaun Race 5K Run/Walk

Reno, Nevada, United States View on map
Mar 14, 2027 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

Join the Leprechaun Race – where the luck of the Irish meets the joy of the run! Dash or stroll your way through Reno’s vibrant downtown and midtown districts on this festive 5K run and walk. 
 
The Leprechaun Race, presented by Bradely, Drendal, and Jeanney, is a family-friendly event perfect for first-time 5K participants, families, and seasoned runners alike blending fun, fitness, and community spirit. Whether you’re chasing a PR or chasing rainbows, you’ll find plenty of smiles along the route! 

Please visit our Race Website for complete event details!
 
Back for the 2nd year is the Kid’s Leprechaun Dash starting at City Plaza at 9:15 AM! This is a fun 0.4-mile run designed just for kids 10 & under! The out-and-back dash lets young runners experience the excitement of race day in a safe, encouraging environment. Perfect for all abilities, it’s a great way to introduce kids to running while celebrating the festive spirit of the Leprechaun Race. 
 

  • 5K Race begins at City Plaza at 8:30 AM
  • Kid's Leprechaun Dash begins at City Plaza at 9:15 AM

And don’t forget your leprechaun gear – costumes are highly encouraged! So, break out the green, add a little sparkle, and let your inner leprechaun run free! 
 
A signature element of our Leprechaun Race tradition is our speedy real-life leprechaun, who adds a fun twist to the event! Participants who run faster than the leprechaun receive a special prize!  

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run/Walk

Mar 14, 2027 5K 8:30 AM
$40.00
Open

Kid's Leprechaun Dash

0.4 mile out and back dash for kids 10 and under

Mar 14, 2027 0.6K 9:15 AM
$10.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Reno, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 1.0° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.7°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -2.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.8
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
53.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on March 14, 2027 (PDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on March 14, 2027 (PDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
11h 53m

The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 7:04 PM local time (PDT) in Reno on March 14, 2027 — 11h 53m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 30 Reno events

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