Lucky Leprechaun 7K

Lucky Leprechaun 7K

Lucky Leprechaun 7K

( 4 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Milwaukee,
    Wisconsin,
    United States
  • March
  • Other
  • Road Race
  • Event Website

Jonathan McWalter

Wisconsin, United States
27 55
2018
"Lucky Leprechaun 2018"
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Jonathan McWalter's thoughts:

Another year of running this race and this time it was actually on St. Patrick's Day so woo hoo for that! It is a very fun run and is open to runners and walkers and there are set "corrals" for those who chose to do either one. There's a lot of energy at the starting line with very vocal announcers and a DJ rocking everybody out for the start (and the finish, as they are the same place). Just a lively atmosphere which is a great way to get your Saturday started, especially with this holiday if you're not already out and drinking, lol.
The course itself runs through the local neighborhood and one thing I like is that there are many residents that are out on their porch or by the street yelling and cheering. Pretty cool since they are sort of prisoners (can't drive out) in their neighborhood for the duration of the run. There even was a gentleman sitting on a chair by the road playing his bagpipes! How cool is that?? The course has ups and downs and some elevation around it but also plenty of flat spots as you run along. There was one aid station with water, which I skipped since I never feel like I need it that soon in a run. The finish line is loud and boisterous with the DJ pumping music and fans cheering. Plus there are several mascot like Irish folk (think team mascot outfits but Irish) dancing around at the finish. Another fun aspect to this run, which I'm never in contention for, is that they have a contest called Beat Lucky. "Lucky" is a man dressed in full leprechaun garb and runs like the wind. The first 3 people who cross before him all get gift cards of a varying amount to a local running store. So, pretty cool if you can beat him.
Parking was easy and that's always nice as long you get there about 30 minutes before the race start. And I was well aware of where was safe to park and where I might get blocked from street closures because they are GREAT with email notifications. So many reminders and updates the last three weeks as race day got closer and closer. I love that about these organizers. Really good communication.
My only complaint would be with the swag, in this case a t-shirt. There is no medal which I wish they would consider doing next year. There are so many cool medals they could create with this race. But the t-shirt needs a revamping or something. This year's version was not exciting at all and was rather boring. After six years, I would hope they could do better. Maybe year 7 will be better and they will something crazy awesome for the "lucky" number.

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