Race Information

Lucky Leprechaun 5K
Belleville, IL
St Clair County
Mar 16, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    Your 2024 East-Side St. Patrick's Day Celebrations get a head start in Belleville with the Lucky Leprechaun 5K!

    The 5K run will start at Union United Methodist Church, run through the streets of Belleville and finish back at Union United Methodist Church. Runners can then head to the parade route to enjoy with family and friends before heading to the St. Patrick's Day Block Party!

    5K Registration: $30 Adult / $15 Child Advanced registration, $35 Adult / $20 Child day of event, . 5K registration includes an active-blend T-shirt in a new design.  T-shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration with postmark of February 12th or on-line registration of February 19th at 5 pm.  ANY REGISTRATION AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT BE GUARANTEEED A T-SHIRT but extra shirts will be provided if available for late registrants on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is non-refundable. (** T shirts are provided with 5K registration only)

    50 Yard Kids' Rainbow Dash $5. The Dash is open to all kids 12 and under who are just not quite ready to run/walk a full 5K. 

    5K Race will begin promptly at 9am and the Kids Rainbow Dash will follow once all 5K participants have finished.

    Event Location: Belleville Main Street. 

    Start and Finish: Union United Methodist Church, 712 East Main Street (Limited Parking allowed at the Church; Additional Parking throughout Belleville)

    Packet Pick-Up:

    Prior to event: 

    Wednesday, March 13th 11am-3pm / Thursday, March 14th 1-6pm at McCullough's Flooring, 4400A N Belt West, Belleville

    Morning of Race: 8:00-8:45 am at 
    Union United Methodist Church, 712 East Main Street 

    Cancellation: Event will only be cancelled due to inclement weather i.e. thunderstorm. Registration is non-refundable.
    (Notification via St. Patrick’s Day – Belleville Facebook page)

    Awards: Trophy to overall first place finisher, male and female. 
    Medals to top 3 finishers male and female in each race: 
    13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 
    50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+ / Each child participating in the Kids' Rainbow Dash will receive a medal.

    T-Shirts: T-shirts and sizes are guaranteed for 5K registration with postmark of February 12th or on-line registration of February 19th at 5 pm.

    Timing System: Timing by Toolen’s Running Start - VIEW RESULTS

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  • Added to our Directory
    Jan 21, 2016
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 7, 2024
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Jan 12, 2024
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