San Diego Leprechaun Run • Event Details
Leprechaun Run Details:
San Diego Leprechaun Run is BACK in Pacific Beach!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 4th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K on Saturday, March 12th! San Diego Leprechaun Run is the first leg of the 2022 RUN PB Challenge. Complete Leprechaun Run, Pacific Beach 5K & San Diego Santa Run all in 2022 and receive the huge challenger finisher bling!
BONUS: All participants signed up for the full RUN PB Challenge prior to Leprechaun Run will receive the RUN PB Challenge specialty bib for all three races!
NEW in 2022 – Everyone will receive a timing chip with your registration! Whether you run it, jog it, walk it or skip it everyone will receive an official result!
CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION
Dates/Time
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2022
5K Run: 9:00am
Kids 1K Run: 10:15am
Location: Pacific Beach
Registration
$50 | Leprechaun Run 5K
$30 | Kids 1K Run
Leprechaun Run Swag
5K Runners Receive:
- Leprechaun Run T-Shirt
- Custom Finisher Medal 🏅
- Chip Timing – NEW in 2022! ⌚
- Custom Bib
- Complimentary Drink Ticket 🍺
- FREE Photos 📷
Additional Purchase Options:
- Green Stripped Socks: $10
- Green/Orange/White Wristbands: $5
- Green Top Hat: $5
San Diego Leprechaun Run • Kids 1K
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?
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! (chip timed results are NEW in 2022!)
San Diego Leprechaun Run • Post-Race Celebration
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.

San Diego Leprechaun Run • Packet Pick-Up
FREE - Packet Pick-Up
Pick up your race packet at one of the scheduled packet pick up locations. View times and location below.
$15 - Mail My Packet
We will mail your packet directly to your house a week prior to the event!
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Packet Pick Up:
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.
Official Packet Pick-Up Sponsor
Road Runner Sports is the World's Largest Running & Walking Store.
All San Diego Santa Run participants that sign up for Road Runner Sports VIP program will receive a special 20% discount during packet pick-up hours!
San Diego Leprechaun Run • FAQ
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.
Is this race chip timed?
- YES! – New in 2022 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, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 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 one of our sponsor bars. We are still finalizing our sponsors bars and will update soon!
Can I get a refund for my registration?
- All race registrations are non-refundable. You may transfer your registration to another individual but it must be completed by Friday, March, 5th.
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!