Start a new family St. Paddy’s Day tradition with us the St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash, presented by Benton Roofing! Both races are entirely on the Ecusta Trail, starting and finishing at Trailside Brewing.
The St. Paddy's Day 5k is family friendly and welcomes all ages and abilities! The 5k includes a finisher medal, race shirt, chip timing, donation to Mills River Partnership, and 1 Trailside beer (21+) or N/A beverage. The Little Leprechaun dash is a .25 mile total untimed sprint for kiddo’s that includes a finisher medal and race bib. There are no overall awards for the Dash.
Dress in your green and St. Paddy's day themes for your chance at winning the costume award! Trailside Brewing will continue the St. Paddy's celebrations through out the weekend. Don't miss out on this family friendly way to kick off the holiday in Hendersonville!
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 0.4K
Type — Running
09:40
$10.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$45.00
Mar 13, 2027
Distance — Virtual Runner
Type — Running
10:00
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Hendersonville.
Learn more about the host city, Hendersonville.
Hendersonville is a city in and the county seat of Henderson County, North Carolina, United States, located 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.
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