The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass! Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 8:00AM for the 10 th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K in historic Versailles, Kentucky. Our race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country. The race will benefit The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and The Woodford Humane Society. PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS) Thursday, March 4th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503) Friday, March 5th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center Race morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area) You may pick up packets for friends/family. No credentials or paperwork required. Race morning packet pickup is primarily for out of town/out of state participants. This RaceRise produced event is your PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races. RACE FEATURES INCLUDE Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways) Commemorative performance race T-shirts Finishers' medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal) DJ James Hummel & Freestyle Entertainment Overall & Age Group Awards & Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography) REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration. VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS Can't make it to the race in person but want to support the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and Woodford Humane Society? Consider registering as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own 3.1,10, or 13.1 mile run or walk in your own town. Register by March 1st, and we'll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher's medal. The registration fee of $55 includes shipping. HALF MARATHON ROUTE 10 MILER ROUTE 5K ROUTE
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Versailles, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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When is The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K 2027 — Versailles, KY?
The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K 2027 — Versailles, KY takes place on March 6, 2027. The race is held in Versailles, Kentucky.
Where is The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K 2027 — Versailles, KY held?
The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K 2027 — Versailles, KY is held at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Huffman Pavilion) in Versailles, Kentucky.
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