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Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual

Q: How hard is the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual 5K?

Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual is a 5K on a road course in Locust, North Carolina. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual?

Race-day weather in Locust can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 3:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual sell out?

Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

March 15, 2026

Locust, North Carolina

Rolling Course

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Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

About the Race

7th Annual Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT EVENT! More to follow! Fast Course - Green Themed - Shamrock Race Bibs - Finish Line Snacks from Sassy Cake - Working on updated certified Race Course- 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 ...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Locust Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk - 7th Annual 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.