Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual
- Date
- March 14, 2027
- Location
- Locust Town Center, Locust, NC
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT EVENT!
PACKET PICK UP SATURDAY, MARCH 14 @ WEST STANLY CENTER LOCATED IN THE LOCUST TOWN CENTER FROM 9am-12pm.
Senior Center is Located at 213 Town Center Dr. in Locust, NC.
*For those coming from out of town, packet pick up will be available Race Day beginning at 2pm. :)
Fast Fresh Course - Green Themed - Shamrock Race Bibs - Finish Line Snacks from Sassy Cake - Chip Timed By Clockwork Timing
Thank you to the first 100 that registered for the Locust Lucky Leprechaun. You will receive a pair of St. Patrick's Day Socks in your race packet!
Always a First Class and Well Organized Event! Locust is a very short drive from Charlotte and Concord to drive over for a race.
PACKET PICK UP DETAILS TO FOLLOW
7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk
Join us on March 15th at 3pm for the 8th Annual Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk in Locust Town Center in Locust, NC. A fast & flat-ish course through the Locust Town Center & surrounding neighborhood!
Get your Green On and dress in the spirit of Saint Patrick. Wear your favorite St. Patrick's Day attire, prizes for best dressed Leprechaun! @excitebikes will be leading the way during the race, course will be marked and we will have our communication dudes readily available on the course...so please don't get lost. :)
10-year Age Group Awards - Fast Course - Great Volunteers - Lots of Door Prizes - Race is Chip Timed by Clockwork Racing - Post Race Sweets from Sassy Cakes
Age Groups
10 & under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Proceeds to Benefit the Stanly County YMCA's West Stanly Senior Center
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
64°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Locust, NC
Elevation
712 ft
Nearest Airport
USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual
- Date
- March 14, 2027
- Location
- Locust Town Center, Locust, NC
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual?
- Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual is a running race held in Locust, North Carolina on March 14, 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 Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual?
- Sunday, March 14, 2027 in Locust, North Carolina at Locust Town Center, Locust, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual
Mar 14, 2027