Event Description

Wear your green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Pikeville!

Start your afternoon with some exercise and finish with some celebrating in our wonderful downtown district.

Many thanks to Pikeville Main Street Inc for sponsoring the race! Follow us on Facebook!  

Race Highlights

• Chip timed 5K Run/Walk

• Untimed Fun Walk (about 1 mile)

• Finisher Medal for all!

• Overall & Age Group Awards

  • Top 1 Male & Female Overall
  • Top 1 Male & Female in these age groups:
  • 10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

• Costume Contest

  • Best Overall St. Patrick’s Day Costume
  • • For the participant who goes all‑in — think full leprechaun suits, gold‑themed outfits, green wigs, and shamrock accessories.
  • Most Creative
  • • For the unique and unexpected — rainbows, pots of gold, Leprechauns, Lucky Fairy & Celtic Sprite
  • Best Kids’ Costume: (10 years & Under)
  • • Cute mini‑leprechauns, fairy wings, green tutus, etc.
  • Costume Contest Winners announced with Overall & Age Group Awards

• Race Day Photo Station

  • Participants stop for a quick picture before or after the race

• Start & Finish in front of the Appalachian Wireless Arena

  • Course Info & Maps (click here)!

• ATTENTION: Please use a fixed length lease for any pets to reduce the trip hazard

Packet Pickup Information

• Friday, March 13th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm, Pikeville City Tourism Office, 773 Hambley Blvd, Pikeville, KY 41501
• Saturday, March 14th, 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm, near the Start/Finish Line at Appalachian Wireless Arena