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The Lucky Run

Pitman, New Jersey, United States View on map
Mar 06, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Southern Jersey's Largest Irish Holiday themed 5K and 1 Miler in Downtown Pitman! Celebrate St. Patty's Day with our 15th Annual Race and After-Parties at 2 fun locations - Merryman's Pub and Bonesaw Brewery!

Charity Partner is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn More Here: www.HEADstrong.org 5K Race:
  • 5K Race starts at 9 AM. Chip-Timed with Instant Results.
  • Nice neighborhood paved course through historic and beautiful Pitman, NJ
  • COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/map/2164958 
  • Lucky Run Short Sleeve Shirt included- Women's, Men's/unisex and Youth sizes. Long Sleeve upgrade available for $6 extra. Please register by Feb. 21 to guarantee first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrations after Feb. 21.   
  • Drink Ticket included for a Guinness or Domestic beer at Merryman's Pub or craft beer from Bonesaw Brewery! (21+ ID req for beer) SPECIAL PRICING - Children receive discounted price during registration, drink ticket not provided for them. 
  • Awards for Top 3 Male and Female Overall and Age Group Winners (14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, and every decade present)
  • 5K Walkers and all ages welcome, must be registered to be on course for safety of all participants. 1 Hour time limit kindly requested.
1 Mile Kids Run (Age 14 & Under only):
  • 1 Mile Kids Run starts at 8:30am. Chip-timed with instant results.
  • A parent or guardian may run with child. ( Parent does not need to register in 1 Mile Kids Run only) 
  • COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112 
  • Lucky Run Short Sleeve Shirt included- Women's, Men's/unisex and Youth sizes. Long Sleeve upgrade available for $6 extra. Please register by Feb. 21 to guarantee first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrations after Feb. 21.   
  • Lucky Run Finisher Medal included for 1 Mile Kids Run participants
  • Awards for Top 3 Male and Female Overall Winners for ages 9 yrs. & under and ages 10-14 yrs.
1 Mile Walk:
  • 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:05am. 1 Mile Course through scenic Pitman (not timed) 
  • COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/994112 
  • Drink Ticket included for a Guinness or Domestic beer at Merryman's Pub or craft beer at Bonesaw Brewery! (21+ ID req for beer) 
  • Lucky Run Short Sleeve Shirt included- Women's, Men's/unisex and Youth sizes. Long Sleeve upgrade available for $6 extra. Please register by Feb. 21 to guarantee first choice. Many extras ordered and available while supplies last for registrations after Feb. 21.   
The After-Party Fun:
  • Best Dressed Competition
  • Live Irish Band "Shamrock Shenanigans" playing pre-race and then at Bonesaw Brewery 'til Noon
  • DJ Ron Riskie playing Irish Music at Merryman's Pub at the After-party
  • Raffles, Door Prizes & Coupons at Both After-Party Locations
  • Irish Food Menu available at host, Merryman's Pub. Website here: Merryman's Pub
  • Food Truck will be on-site at Bonesaw Brewery.
  • Free downloadable Race and After-party photos. Irish Professional photographer on staff!
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: Saturday (3/6)- 7:30am-8:30am at Ballard Park in Pitman, at "Good Day for a Run" tents. For 1 Mile Kids Race pick-up - please arrive by 8:00 AM. Second Option of Pre-race day pick up is TBD and will be emailed to registrations and posted 1-2 weeks prior to race day. Race is Rain or Shine. No refunds or deferrals. Volunteers receive drink ticket and free future race! Visit the "Volunteer" Tab for details & sign up.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

5K Walkers start behind the runners and must be registered to be on course for safety of all participants. 1 Hour time limit kindly requested.

Mar 06, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$45.00
Open

1 Mile Kids Run

Mar 06, 2027 1.6K 8:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Walking

1 Mile Walk

Register online by midnight March 1 to guarantee a shirt.

Mar 06, 2027 1.6K 9:05 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Pitman.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 0.1° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 9.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -5.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 7.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
22.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
57.5%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • 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, 5 Pitman events

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