San Diego Leprechaun Run

The Leprechaun Run Kids 1K is for kids 12 and under! At the conclusion of the Leprechaun Run 5K it will be the kids turn to take over Garnet Avenue. All kids participants will receive a chip timed 1K result as well as a finisher medal!

Kids Run FAQ

Can the parent/guardian run with their kid?

• Absolutely! All kids bibs will come with a matching parent/guardian bib.

What time does the Kids 1K Start?

• 10:30AM

Where does the Kids 1K Start/Finish?

• The start/finish line will be located on Garnet Ave in front of the Bank of America (912 Garnet Avenue). It is the same start/finish as the Leprechaun Run 5K

What do the Kids 1K participants receive?

• Kids 1K Bib, green sunglasses, chip timed results and a finisher medal!

Previous editions of the San Diego Leprechaun Run Medal:

The St. Patrick’s fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! All Leprechaun Run participants receive a complimentary drink ticket to one of our post-race sponsor bar. Your drink ticket is attached to your bib and will be redeemable at Mavericks Beach Club! You must be 21+ and have your ID to redeem your ticket.

Course Turn-by-Turn

• START – 912 Garnet Avenue (next to Bank of America)
• LEFT TURN onto Cass St.
• U-TURN on Cass St. before Turquoise St.
• LEFT TURN onto Garnet Ave.
• U-TURN on Garnet Ave. before Ingraham St.
• FINISH – 912 Garnet Avenue

Aid Station

• Water will be available at 1.5 miles after the LEFT TURN onto Garnet Avenue.

Packet Pick Up:

• Date: Thursday, March 14th
• Location: Road Runner Sports – 5553 Copley Dr., San Diego, CA 92111
• Time: 3:00PM – 7:00PM

• Date: Friday, March 15th
• Location: Pacific Beach Parking Lot next to Afters Ice Cream – 855 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
• Time: 3:00PM – 7:00PM

If you are picking up a packet for a friend you MUST bring a copy of their photo ID. A picture of their ID on your cell phone is also acceptable.

Alternatively, you can pick up your goods on race morning start at 7:30a. However, we strongly encourage you to come in advance to avoid long race day lines!

What is included in my race registration?

• All 5K participants will receive the Leprechaun Run t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing and a complimentary drink ticket. All Kids 1K runners will receive a Santa Hat, sunglasses, chip timing and a finisher award. Participants must be 21+ to receive the complimentary drink ticket.

Where is the start line?

• The start line is located at 912 Garnet Avenue next to the Bank of America.

• CLICK HERE for a link to course map.

Is this race chip timed?

• YES! – All participants will receive a timing ship with their registration.

Where do I pick-up my race packet?

• CLICK HERE to view all packet pick-up information.

Can I have my packet mailed to me?

• YES, for a $15 convenience fee we will mail your packet which will include all your gear!

Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

• YES, they’ll need to bring a copy of your ID (photo of your ID on a cell phone is fine)

Is this event stroller friendly?

• Absolutely! Strollers are welcome in all waves and decorated strollers are highly encouraged! Have fun with it!

Can I run with my dog?

• Due to the size of the 5K run dogs ARE NOT ALLOWED in the 5K run.

Can I walk the 5K?

• Yes! We gladly welcome and encourage walkers. Although there is no defined course cut-off, we ask that 5K participants maintain a 20 minute per mile pace to allow us to remain on schedule for later waves.

Will there be age group awards?

• Yes! There will be age group awards for those who choose to be chip-timed during the 5K run.
• The age group awards will be: top 3 overall, 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ (male and female categories for all these age groups).

Where can I redeem my complimentary drink ticket?

• The St. Patrick’s-fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Enjoy a post-run complimentary drink at Mavericks Beach Club located at 860 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109. It’s right in our finish line festival area so you can’t miss it :)

Can I get a refund for my registration?

• All race registrations are non-refundable. But we do offer a flexible transfer or deferral policy (see below).

Can I transfer my registration to another person or defer to a future San Diego Running Co. event?

• If requested by Friday, March 1, 2024, there is no additional fee for transfers/deferrals.
• If requested between Saturday, March 2, 2024 – Sunday, March 10, 2024, there will be a $10 fee + processing fees (for an approximate total cost of $12) to transfer/defer.
• There are no transfers/deferrals when requested on or after Monday, March 11, 2024.

How do I volunteer?

• If you would like to join the festivities as a volunteer, we would love to have you! Email us at volunteers@sandiegorunningco.com and let us know you would like to volunteer. It takes a lot of support to make this event happen and it wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers!

No Parking Locations

Garnet Avenue between Mission Blvd & Ingraham St.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 5:00am until 12:00pm

Cass St. between Alley South of Garnet Ave. & Turquoise St.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 8:00am until 11:00am

Bayard St. between Hornblend St. & Alley North of Garnet Ave.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 5:00am until 12:00pm

Street Closures

Garnet Avenue between Mission Blvd & Cass St.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 5:00am until 12:00pm

Garnet Avenue between Cass St. & Ingraham St.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 8:00am until 12:00pm

Cass St. between Alley South of Garnet Ave. & Turquoise St.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 8:00am until 11:00am

Bayard St. between Hornblend St. & Alley North of Garnet Ave.

• • Saturday, March 11th – 5:00am until 12:00pm