Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile

Sun, Mar 14, 2027, 7:30 AM MST

Location: Tucson, AZ; 2110 W Curtis Rd, 85705
Type: RUN

At a glance

A festive St. Patrick's Day 5K and Family Mile in Tucson, featuring a costume contest and competitive awards for all ages.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile in downtown Tucson. This event, part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series, offers a festive atmosphere for all ages. Enjoy a costume contest, themed goodies, and the chance to earn awards across many age groups. Runners and walkers can embrace the spirit of the holiday while enjoying a community-focused race experience.

What to expect

Compete for awards across overall, masters, and 5-year age groups up to 80+.
All 5K finishers receive a super-cool medal, and all registrants get a soft t-shirt.
Join the costume contest for a special prize and enjoy St. Patrick's Day goodies.

Standout details

Part of SAR Grand Prix series
St. Patrick's Day theme
Costume contest with special prize
Awards for many age groups up to 80+

Perks & features

Awards
Medal

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, Mar 14, 7:00 AM MST · From $22.20
Opens Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 PM MST · Closes Mar 14, 2027, 3:00 AM MST
5K
Sun, Mar 14, 7:30 AM MST · From $32.80
Opens Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 PM MST · Closes Mar 14, 2027, 3:00 AM MST

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

3/14/2027 - Armory Park in Downtown Tucson

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Please check back here frequently for updates on the 2027 event. We are working with the St. Patrick's Day Festival and Committee and hope to be back at Armory Park in Downtown Tucson again in 2027!

The 5K is a part of The Running Shop SAR Grand Prix series!

Awards & Swag Include:

The 5K will have male and female awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Masters, and Top 3 in 5 year age groups up to 80+. Awards will include Running Shop Gift Certificates and other St Paddy's Day themed goodies! All 5K and 1-mile registrants get a really cool, super-soft t-shirt while supplies last. All 5K finishers will get a super-cool finisher medal while supplies last. Costume contest with a special prize for the most fun costumes! Fun St. Patrick's Day related goodies for all! Run more, pay less! SAR members receive a discount that covers RunSignup fees at all SAR-owned races. Not a member? Join SAR: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/SouthernArizonaRoadrunners

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