Running of the Leprechauns 5K & 10K

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the Running of the Leprechauns, a festive race hosted by Outer Banks Sporting Events in Nags Head. This fun, Irish-themed event features both 5K and 10K races, inviting runners and walkers to sport their green and enjoy a spirited morning along the Outer Banks.

After the race, participants can celebrate at the post-race party, complete with Irish stew, beer, music, and awards, making it as much a social celebration as a running event. All finishers receive a race T-shirt and commemorative medal, and prizes are awarded to top finishers in each distance.

The event has become a popular St. Patrick’s Day tradition on the Outer Banks, bringing together locals and visitors for a lively mix of fitness, costumes, and Irish-inspired fun.

Date: Saturday, March 14
Location: Satterfield Park, Nags Head
Race Options: 5K or 10K

Event details: (Registration Required)

Friday, March 13 

• Course Drop / Finish Area prep 4-7 p.m.
• Packet pick-up/registration/athlete check-in at Swells’a Brewing in Kill Devil Hills

Saturday, March 14 – Day of Race

• 7-7:45 a.m. Late registration/packet pick-up at Satterfield Park in Nags Head2
• 8 a.m. 10K Start
• 8:05 a.m. 5K Start
• 9 a.m. Post Race Party (MUST have PHOTO ID or BEER BAND to enter Beer Garden)
• 9:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony