Name: The Lucky Leprechaun 🍀 5k and 1Mile Fun Run
Start: 2026-03-14T08:00:00-05:00
Location: AJ's On The Bayou

$The Lucky Leprechaun \ud83c\udf40 5k and 1Mile Fun Run$

Click below to register for the Lucky Leprechaun 5k or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
https://www.active.com/fort-walton-beach-fl/running/distance-running-races/lucky-leprechaun-5k-and-1-mile-run-walk-2026
8am start, Saturday March 14. Fast and flat course through the beautiful Beachview neighborhood Great awards ceremony and after party at the coolest place on the bayou -AJ's on The Bayou! Kick off your St. Paddy's Day weekend with a fun race and huge after party with food, brew and live music! The first 400 people registered are guaranteed a one of a kind finisher's medal (as long as you finish!)
Awards for Runners: Overall Male and Female, Master, Grandmaster, and Senior Grandmaster. Male and Female 3 deep in 5 year age groups.
Awards for Walkers: Top 3 Overall Male and Female.
Don't want to run a 5K but want to participate in the fun?
Entry into the 1 Mile Run/Walk gets you a unique finisher's medal, race tee shirt and entry into the afterparty and awards ceremony at AJ's on the Bayou. There are no awards for the 1 Mile Run.
Proceeds will go to The Northwest Florida Track Club for our local school's running programs.
St. Paddy's Day costumes are encouraged.
Event details and schedule
Packet Pick up will be at Run With It 21 Racetrack Rd NE Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 on Friday, March 13, from 4pm to 6:00pm and Saturday morning from 6:30am-7:30am at AJ's on The Bayou. Online registration closes Thursday, March 12 at midnight. You may still sign up in person at either packet pick up. This is a rain or shine event. Sorry, no refunds for any reason.