Leprechaun Challenge: Palm Harbor Clover 5K, Dunedin Shamrock 5K, Duathlon

The exercise leprechaun has dropped the gauntlet. 

His challenge?

Two 5K races and a duathlon in two days, in two neighboring downtown districts who know how to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Registration closes on March 15, for all races — The Clover 5K in Palm Harbor and The Shamrock 5K in Dunedin, scheduled for March 16 and March 17, respectively, and the Outspokin Bikes Leprechaun Challenge 8-mile bike/ 1-mile run on March 16.

And only 18 spaces remained in the Shamrock 5K, as of mid-day Monday, March 4, according to organizers.

The Palm Harbor Clover 5K run/walk ends with a post race party at Peggy O'Neill's, which benefits the Old Palm Harbor Main Street district. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. on March 16 at 600 8th St.

The Outspokin Bikes Leprechaun Challenge Bike/Run is an 8-mile bike race and 1-mile run starting at 9 a.m. on March 16 at 600 8th St, Palm Harbor. 

The Dunedin Shamrock 5K run/walk includes beer, and a free post-race beer at Flanagan's Irish Pub's downtown street party. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. on March 17 at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Baby strollers welcome. Please leave dogs at home.

To register or learn more, visit the organizer's race package on Active.com.

Related-

• Peggy O'Neill's Irish Pub and Eatery
• Old Palm Harbor Main Street

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