Leprechaun Race - Reno, Nevada - Running

The Leprechaun Race is a Running race in Reno, Nevada consisting of a 5K.

Join us for the Leprechaun Race, a 5K run and walk in Reno, Nevada through the Midtown and Wells Avenue districts. It is family friendly. This is a great first 5K for new runners. Costumes are encouraged.
Yes, there will be a speedy leprechaun in the race. The leprechaun will start after everyone else has begun, giving everyone a generous head start. If you beat the leprechaun across the finish line, you will win a special prize*.

Don't despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner and walker who the leprechaun passes, the leprechaun's pot of gold will grow in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold? The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), who is Race178's non profit partner in the event.

The course showcases two of Reno's most vibrant neighborhoods: Midtown and Wells Avenue. The course should be fast, mostly flat with lots of long straightaways and no dramatic climbs. The course will use the following streets: Stewart, Wells, Pueblo, Holcomb and Center.

The start and finish will be located adjacent to The Discovery located at 490 South Center Street. There is an out and back section on Holcomb.

Awards
The top 3 female and male in each age group will receive a Leprechaun Race water bottle. First place in each age group will also win a free entry into the 2020 Journal Jog. The age groups will be 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

What Everyone Gets
A scenic and mostly flat course through the Midtown and Wells Avenue Districts closed to traffic and monitored closely by a lot of RPD officers and volunteers;
Leprechaun Race cup, Lenny the Leprechaun tattoo and other goodies;
Free entry into the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum on race day by showing your race number;
Musical entertainment by Johnno The Rhino Lazetich and a bagpiper too;
A finish line party with refreshments and a variety of vendors;
The chance to race a real life Leprechaun. And for those who beat our leprechaun, you will receive a distinctive can glass in celebration of your big win*;
A complimentary beer;
Foam Rolling and Stretching Zone;
Chip timing;
An awards ceremony with cool green age group prizes;
We post hundreds of photos on the Race178 Facebook page that you can view and download free of charge;
Race specials with local businesses listed in the following section.