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+
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Essex, CT.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
