St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash
Updated
Saturday, March 13, 2027, first start 9:40 AM, in Hendersonville (873 Lennox Park Drive). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after January 3.
Course and race notes
Start a new family St. Paddy’s Day tradition with us the St. Paddy’s Day 5k & Little Leprechaun Dash, presented by Benton Roofing!
Both races are entirely on the Ecusta Trail, starting and finishing at Trailside Brewing. The St. Paddy's Day 5k is family friendly and welcomes all ages and abilities!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 13
2027 · in 126 days
Start time
9:40 AM
Earliest wave
Location
873 Lennox Park Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Area: Hendersonville & Tryon, NC, Greenville, SC
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Jan 3 (in 57 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 13 (in 126 days)
Opened Oct 23, 2026
Race day in Hendersonville
Weather
58° / 34°F
Typical high and low for March 13, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Hendersonville 1 Ne, NC (2.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:45 AM – 6:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Ecusta Market And Cafe restaurant0.3 mi
- Sinbad Restaurant restaurant0.5 mi
- Whit's Frozen Custard ice cream0.6 mi
- HenDough Chicken & Donuts quick bite0.6 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 12
Where to stay
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