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Entry Fees

EARLY through February 12^TH at midnight:
General Public: $25 / Youth*: $15

REGULAR through March 9^TH:
General Public: $30 / Youth*: $15

AT PACKET PICK-UP March 10^TH-11^TH:
General Public: $35 / Youth*: $20

* 18 and under as of 3/12/17

Each entry will receive free admission into The Discovery on race day.

There is NO online processing fee for the Leprechaun Race!

Ways To Register

1) Online registration - Click Here

Online registration closes at midnight on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

2) BY MAIL - Click here to get the registration mail in form

Please complete it carefully and legibly so we can read it. Write a check to Race178 and mail it and the completed registration form to 331 E. Liberty Street, Reno, Nevada 89501.

Must be postmarked by Monday March 6, 2017.

3) Drop off the form and a check at the office at 331 E. Liberty Street in downtown Reno. We are located in the little house on the northwest corner of the intersection of East Liberty and Holcomb 3 blocks east of the Washoe County Library and The Discovery. Park in the back off the alley. The front door is on the west side of the building in the back. If no one is in, leave your entry in the black mailbox by the front door.

Last day to drop off registration is Thursday, March 9, 2017.

4) Register at Packet Pick-up - Packet pick-up will be held Friday, March 10 from 4-7pm and Saturday, March 11 from 11-2pm at Fizio located at 400 Mill St, just down Holcomb from the Race178 office.

This is the last chance to register. There will NOT be race day registration.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017
8:30 AM

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. Also, this is the first race toward earning your 4-Race Medal and if you are speedy, to score points for the 2017 Point Series.

Can You Beat The Leprechaun? Join us for a 5K, run, walk, stroller, race in Reno, Nevada

Three Leprechaun Runners Posing near Reno 5k start

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 first 4 years of this event Race178 has made a large donation to the Discovery Museum: $5,000 each year. If we get the same type of turn out that we have seen the first 4 years, we will be able to make this type of donation again this year.

Group of runners in the Leprechaun Race 5k, Reno NV

Leprechaun Race trail of racers, walkers and strollers

Leprechaun Race 3 runners in St. Patrick's Day costumes

Leprechaun Race 5K in Reno Large Group of Runners

Leprechaun Race 5K in Reno Silly Girl Jumping

What Everyone Gets

Personalized race bib if you register by February 26th;
Complimentary access to professional training plans from Lauren Evans at Fizio to get you ready - see upper right hand corner of the webpage;
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 (new and improved from the stadium cups of yesteryear), Lenny the Leprechaun tattoo, treat from Nature's Bakery and more;
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;
Foam rolling / stretching zone presented by Kaia Fit;
The chance to race a real life Leprechaun. And for those who beat him, you will receive a distinctive pilsner glass in celebration of your big win;
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;
Ceol Irish Pub is just a short walk away and will open just for Leprechaun Race participants after the race. They will be offering drinks at special prices and make a donation to The Discovery;
A complimentary beer at Fizio during packet pick-up;
Race specials with local businesses, to be announced soon;
First race toward the 2017 Race178 4-Race Medal; and
First chance to score points for the 2017 Race178 Point Series.

Race Specials

We have compiled a lot of special offers for you. The details for the offers can be found here plus we'll list them on the back of your race bib. You should come out way ahead here! Below is a list of participating businesses.

BFF Café
Bibo Coffee Company
Eclipse Pizza
Eclipse Running
Fizio
Great Full Gardens

Kaia FIT
Reno Running Company
Simple Ice Cream Sandwiches
SixFour Growlers
Walden's Coffee

Thanks to these local businesses for their generosity!

Course Details

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. View a map of our course, as well as the location for event parking Sunday. The course will be closed to all vehicular traffic.

Event Parking

Please park in the county parking lot across from the Washoe County Courthouse. You can enter the parking lot off of Sierra, Court and South Virginia streets. From there it is a short walk to The Discovery.

Shirts

In an effort to keep entry fees low, a shirt is not included in your registration. The Lenny the Leprechaun shirt is a cotton, short-sleeve unisex t-shirt for only $7.

Strollers

Strollers are allowed for this event. Given the narrow start line area, strollers shall start toward the back with the walkers. Look for the Strollers sign. No need to register your child being pushed in the stroller.

Awards

The top 3 female and male in each age group will receive a Race178 water bottle. First place in each age group will also win a free entry into the Journal Jog. The age groups will be 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.