Kelly Kicking Cancer Shamrock Sprint

Kelly Kicking Cancer Shamrock Sprint is a charity event in Covington, Louisiana, in St. Tammany Parish, on March 20, 2027, raising money for the fight against brain cancer. Three formats are offered: a 10K (6.2 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles) for runners who want a timed effort, and a 1-mile Fun Run for anyone who would rather take part than race. The mix draws a broad field, from families walking the mile to runners going hard on the longer distances.

If you are deciding between the two race distances, the 10K is the better test of aerobic fitness and the 5K the sharper, more painful one. For the 10K, aim for four to six weeks with a weekend run of six to eight miles and one tempo run of twenty minutes at controlled hard effort. The mile needs no preparation at all beyond showing up ready to move.