
From the Organizer
3/14/2027 - Armory Park in Downtown Tucson
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Register online before 2/1/2027
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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!
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Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
12%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tucson Wfo, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
543,348
as of 2023
Elevation
2,430 ft
Nearest Airport
TUS
Tucson International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Desert Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Family Mile
Mar 14, 2027