General Information for Leprechaun-a-thon Runners & Walkers
Welcome all runners and walkers! Join us for the Leprechaun-a-thon in downtown Rome on St. Patrick's Day at Barron Stadium. Here are all the event details:
-Race through historic downtown Rome and along Heritage Park Trail
-Finish with a victory lap around Maddox Track inside Barron Stadium
-Finish line broadcasted on scoreboard big screen
-5K chip timed by Harbin Clinic Sports Health Foundation
-Wear your Leprechaun-a-thon armband (included in race packet) for St. Patrick's Day discounts at participating downtown restaurants & stores
-All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt
-Wear your St. Patty's Day best to win prizes
-Proceeds to benefit local recreational programs and services
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Race Times/Location

5K Time: 5K race begins at 9:00 AM
Health Walk: 2 mile health walk begins at 9:30
Start: 3rd Street outside Barron Stadium
Finish: Maddox track inside Barron stadium

Map: Download race course map
Course Description: A scenic course winding through historic downtown Rome and along the Heritage Park Trail System. Starting line outside Barron Stadium. Run through the town green and pass the fountain dyed green. Cross the Oostanaula River four times via three bridges. Finish with a victory lap around Maddox Track inside Barron Stadium. Finish line broadcast on scoreboard big screen. Several hairpin turns. Surfaces include paved road, concrete trails, and rubberized track.

USATF Certification #: GA12010WC
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Registration

5K Preregistration: $20 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
2 Mile Health Walk Preregistration: $15 REGISTER ONLINE NOW
(Baby joggers and strollers are allowed on 2 Mile Walk, but not the 5K. Baby joggers and strollers will not be allowed on the rubberized track.)

5K Group Registration Discount: (10 or more) $15 per person
Group registrations MUST be submitted together. Group representative must submit a registration form and payment for each participant. Representative to register groups in-person: 1 Shorter Ave.

Race-day Registration
-To register the day of the race, bring your entry form to registration window
at Barron Stadium.
-Race Day Registration for 5K & Health is $25
-5K registration is open from 7:00-8:30 AM
-Health walk registration is open from 7:00-9:00

T-Shirts
All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt. Race day registrants are not guaranteed to receive a shirt as pre-ordered shirts are limited.

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Awards

5k Run
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female in all age groups.
- Male and female masters and grand masters.
Costume/Dress Awards
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Most Festive Attire
- Best Dressed Group