The Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K

About the Event

The race that kicks off the spring racing season in the Bluegrass!

Join us on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 8:00AM for the 10th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K in historic Versailles, Kentucky.

Our race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country. The race will benefit The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and The Woodford Humane Society.

PACKET PICKUP (3 OPTIONS)

Thursday, March 4th from 4-7pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive, Lexington, KY 40503)
Friday, March 5th from 3-7pm at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center
Race morning from 7:15-8:15am at the pavilion at Falling Springs Recreation Center (Race Start/Finish area)

You may pick up packets for friends/family. No credentials or paperwork required. Race morning packet pickup is primarily for out of town/out of state participants.

This RaceRise produced event is your PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races.

RACE FEATURES INCLUDE

Scenic country course (All on paved roads/pathways)
Commemorative performance race T-shirts
Finishers' medals (All 3 race distances receive a medal)
DJ James Hummel & Freestyle Entertainment
Overall & Age Group Awards & Best Dressed Leprechaun Contest
Free Race Photos (Thanks Ruby Cline-Eaton and JA Laub Photography)
REFERRAL REWARDS Refer 5 friends to register using your individualized referral code and receive a $15 refund on your Lucky Leprechaun registration.

VIRTUAL RUNNERS/WALKERS Can't make it to the race in person but want to support the Foster Care Council of Kentucky and Woodford Humane Society? Consider registering as a virtual runner/walker and doing your own 3.1,10, or 13.1 mile run or walk in your own town. Register by March 1st, and we'll ship your shirt, race bib, and a finisher's medal. The registration fee of $55 includes shipping.

HALF MARATHON ROUTE

10 MILER ROUTE

5K ROUTE

3.9 mm

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13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

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65.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:46

nightlight Sunset

19:46

About Versailles

Learn more about the host city, Versailles.

Versailles is a city on the western edge of the French capital city Paris, now part of the sprawling metropolis within the Ile de France region. Versailles is best known for being the site of the vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV on what had been the grounds of a royal hunting lodge. It is also one of the wealthiest cities near Paris.