Catch A Leprechaun 5K
- Date
- March 13, 2027
- Location
- Essex Town Hall, Essex, CT
- Distance
- Catch a Leprechaun 5k
From the Organizer
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+
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
45°
Typical Low
31°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orient Pt Sp, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Essex, CT
Elevation
69 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
More Running races near Essex, CT
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4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Catch A Leprechaun 5K?
- Catch A Leprechaun 5K is a running race held in Essex, Connecticut on March 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Catch A Leprechaun 5K?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027 in Essex, Connecticut at Essex Town Hall, Essex, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Catch A Leprechaun 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Catch A Leprechaun 5K
Mar 13, 2027