The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K
Race Date
Mar 7, 2026
Location
Versailles, KY
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Location
- Versailles, Kentucky
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10 Miles, 5K, Virtual Runner/Walker
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,599
The Experience
The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass! Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 8:00AM for the 10th 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 5th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)Friday, March 6th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation CenterRace 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
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Men's and Women's Sized T-shirts
Start Location
Falling Springs Recreation Center (Huffman Pavilion), Versailles, KY, 40383
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
Standout779 years running
~165 finishers a year
growing or steady
17% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 19 states
winner 1:15:23
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
37°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,599 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
1,599
Median time
2:07:34
Latest turnout
178
States
34
Turnout by year
2019–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K?
The The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K is held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K take place?
It takes place in Versailles, Kentucky.
What distances does the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10 Miles, 5K, Virtual Runner/Walker.
Is the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,599 runners who have completed the The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K.
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