The 4th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5k is a festive and fun holiday event for the whole family! Lace up your lucky running shoes and join us Sunday March 20th with a lakeside sunrise run. Grab a celebratory green beer and enter the post-race St. Paddy's Costume Contest for a special prize!
Top 200 finishers win "a pot of gold"!
Registration fees
5K Run Closed
Online registration closed-
Loop around and the Lake for a festive 5K. First one to the finish wins the Lucky Leprechaun's pot of gold!
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ClosedMar 21 – Dec 7
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$30.00
Pot O Gold Pricing
Dec 8 – Feb 1 -
$35.00
Shamrock Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 17 -
$40.00
Race Week Pricing
Mar 17 – Mar 20
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Furry Friend Division 5k Closed
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New Division for 2022! We love seeing our furry friends running with their people at the races! All furry friends must be on a leash in order to participate. This division will have a start time 5 minutes after the 5k. Awards for 1st and 2nd place in this division.
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ClosedMar 21 – Dec 7
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$30.00
Pot O Gold Pricing
Dec 8 – Feb 1 -
$35.00
Shamrock Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 17 -
$40.00
Race Week Pricing
Mar 17 – Mar 20
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Swift Stroller Division 5k Closed
Online registration closed-
New Division for 2022! We are celebrating all of our amazing community of runners with their strollers and their loved ones. Same 5k course and this division will start 5 minutes after the 5k. Awards for the 1st and 2nd place in this division.
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ClosedMar 21 – Dec 7
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$30.00
Pot O Gold Pricing
Dec 8 – Feb 1 -
$35.00
Shamrock Pricing
Feb 1 – Mar 17 -
$40.00
Race Week Pricing
Mar 17 – Mar 20
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Virtual 5K Closed
Can't make it out on race day? Participate virtually and receive the official finisher's medal and race shirt. Virtual participants are not eligible for top finisher awards.
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$40.00Mar 21 - Mar 20
Kids Rainbow Dash (12 & Under) Closed
Kids Dash bracketed by age group! Kids will participate in age appropriate sprints and will receive a finisher's medal, shirt and bib. Kids will be grouped 3y-4y, 5y-6y, 7y-9y, 10-12y. Kids registering for the 5k are welcome to participate in the Kids Dash as well.
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$20.00Mar 21 - Mar 20
Sign up for ALL three races of the 2022 Holiday Challenge
The Lucky Leprechaun 5K is the first race in the 2022 Holiday Challenge, hosted by Fit2Run and Nathan Benderson Park. 3 races, 3 holidays, one heck of a good time! Earn a special medal for completing all 3 races: Lucky Leprechaun 5K, Fireworks 4 Miler and the Florida Turkey Trot. Can't make one of the challenge events? You can still qualify for the Holiday Challenge by completing the virtual race.
You must pick up your packet prior to race day at one of the packet pickup locations. If you are not able to make it to packet pickup you can have someone else pickup for you by having them bring in your confirmation email or opt in for race day pickup or shipping.
140 University Town Center Drive Space 110, Sarasota, FL 34243
March 17 - 12pm - 4pm @ Fit2Run UTC
March 18 - 12pm - 6pm @ Fit2Run UTC
March 19 - 10am - 5pm @ Fit2Run UTC
Proceeds from the Lucky Leprechaun 5K benefit the Big Bill Foundation. The mission of the Big Bill Foundation is to provide scholarships to youth that have battled childhood cancer or other life-threatening conditions. For more information or to make a donation please visit
We value runner safety. In the event of severe weather or other hazardous conditions, the director(s) reserve the right to cancel the race for the safety of its participants. Registrations cancelled due to public safety concerns will not be refunded, but instead used to cover event costs, with the balance being treated as a charitable donation to the event beneficiary.
Conditions that may result in event cancellation include (but are not limited to): lightning, high winds, flooding, fires, and other acts of God.
Race Day Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I pick up a packet for someone else?
- Yes, you'll just need their name and you are welcome to pick up packets for other people.
- What’s the Start time for the Kids’ Dash?
- Start time for the kids' dash is 7:15 AM.
- What’s the Start time for the 5K?
- Start time for the 5K is at 8:00 AM.
- Where can I park?
- Free Parking is available onsite on Regatta Island at Nathan Benderson Park.
- Free Parking is available onsite on Regatta Island at Nathan Benderson Park.
- Where can I use the restroom?
- Restrooms are located on the ground floor of the tower.
- Are there water stops along the 5K course?
- 1 water stop will be along the course, and water will be available at the finish line.
- 1 water stop will be along the course, and water will be available at the finish line.
- Are strollers and pets allowed?
- Yes! Strollers and dogs on 6’ non-retractable leashes are welcome.
- Can I walk the 5K?
- Of course! We just ask that you start towards the end of the line.
- What are the awards?
- Top Male and Female Overall Finishers
- Top Masters Male and Female Finishers
- Top Grand Masters Male and Female Finishers
- Top U18 Male and Female Finishers
- Top 2 Stroller Runner Finishers
- Top 2 Dog Runner Finishers
- What could I win?
- The top 200 finishers win a festive St. Patty's Day prize!
- Costume Contest for the best themed outfit.
- Who is the race benefitting?
- Proceeds from the race benefit the Big Bill Foundation. The mission of the Big Bill Foundation is to provide scholarships to youth that have battled childhood cancer or other life-threatening conditions.
- Who is the Big Bill Foundation?
- Bill Robinson, who partnered with Manatee County in the late 2000s to turn 487 acres of rehabilitated farmland into the hiking trails and mangrove habitats in northwest Bradenton now known as Robinson Preserve, passed in 2020 following a hard-fought battle with leukemia at the age of 70. The Big Bill Foundation was created to honor the legacy of Bill, who loved running, surfing, going for long walks outdoors, and spending time with his family.
- Will there be happening after the race?
- Join in on the fun after the 5K with free cookies, donuts, GREEN beer, and music.
- Don't miss out on two performances by the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota at 8:45AM and 9:45AM!
Event schedule
- Sun, March 20, 2022 7:15 AM - Kids Rainbow Dash
- Sun, March 20, 2022 8:00 AM - 5K Start
- Sun, March 20, 2022 8:05 AM - Furry Friends 5k Start & Swift Stroller 5K
- Sun, March 20, 2022 9:00 AM - Post Race Food and Beverages
- Sun, March 20, 2022 9:30 AM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fit2Time
- fit2time@fit2run.com
