Leprechaun Run
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Location Lake Helen, Florida
- Price $18.70 - $23.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic celebration of community and fitness at the inaugural Leprechaun Run! Join us on Saturday, March 15th, 2025, in Lake Helen, Volusia, for an exciting 5K fun run that promises to become a cherished St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. at the American Legion Post 127, located at 109 Cassadaga Road. Participants will not only enjoy a spirited run but will also be treated to free pancakes and beer (for those of legal drinking age) after crossing the finish line.
This family-friendly event is dedicated to supporting local military veterans, with all proceeds going back into runner amenities, including custom race shirts and finisher medals for all participants. Plus, there will be a free kids run at 9 a.m., ensuring fun for the entire family. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a great cause, enjoy some festive activities, and make unforgettable memories in Lake Helen!
This family-friendly event is dedicated to supporting local military veterans, with all proceeds going back into runner amenities, including custom race shirts and finisher medals for all participants. Plus, there will be a free kids run at 9 a.m., ensuring fun for the entire family. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to run for a great cause, enjoy some festive activities, and make unforgettable memories in Lake Helen!
Organiser's Description
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THEIR INAUGURAL LEPRECHAUN RUN 5K FUN RUN HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH, 2025, AT 8 A.M., LOCATED AT POST 127, 109 CASSADAGA ROAD, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744.
WE ANTICIPATE THIS RACE TO QUICKLY BECOME A ST. PATRICKS DAY TRADITION ATTRACTING FAMILIES ACROSS FLORIDAS CENTRAL EAST COAST. THE LEPRECHAUN RUN WILL PROVIDE A FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, AND LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS. FREE PANCAKES AND BEER (MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE) PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AFTER THE RACE.
AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, WE WORK YEAR-ROUND ON ACTIVITIES, CEREMONIES, AND FUNDRAISERS THAT SUPPORT, CELEBRATE, AND ASSIST OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FUNDRAISERS INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO OUR ANNUAL VETERANS HARVEST DINNER ON THE 3RD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, POST 127 BINGO ON EVERY ODD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, POST 127 BREAKFAST ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AND, MANY OTHER POP-UP ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PLACE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
109 CASSADAGA RD.
LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
MEDALS
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO THE RACE FOR RUNNER AMENITIES INCLUDING RACE SHIRTS WITH SPONSOR LOGOS AND NAMES, FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, ENTERTAINMENT WITH ENDORSEMENTS, AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING OUR TOP RUNNERS. ALL ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
RACE ENTRY FEES
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19 - $20.00
FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $25.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 14 - $30.00
RACE DAY: $35.00
SPECIAL PRICING FOR STUDENTS 17 & UNDER:
JANUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $15.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 14 - $20.00
RACE DAY: $25.00
PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
DATE: Friday, March 14th, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2025 - 7:00 A.M.
LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 - 109 CASSADAGA RD., LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
RACE START TIME
MARCH 15TH, 8:00 A.M. AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
FINISH MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 A.M. ALL KIDS RECEIVE A WINNING RIBBON.
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.
TIMING & SCORING
This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards.
PARKING
LOCATION: IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL
565 S. LAKEVIEW DR. #110, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
WE ANTICIPATE THIS RACE TO QUICKLY BECOME A ST. PATRICKS DAY TRADITION ATTRACTING FAMILIES ACROSS FLORIDAS CENTRAL EAST COAST. THE LEPRECHAUN RUN WILL PROVIDE A FAMILY FUN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, AND LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS. FREE PANCAKES AND BEER (MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE) PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AFTER THE RACE.
AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127, WE WORK YEAR-ROUND ON ACTIVITIES, CEREMONIES, AND FUNDRAISERS THAT SUPPORT, CELEBRATE, AND ASSIST OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE FUNDRAISERS INCLUDE AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO OUR ANNUAL VETERANS HARVEST DINNER ON THE 3RD SATURDAY IN OCTOBER, POST 127 BINGO ON EVERY ODD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, POST 127 BREAKFAST ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, AND, MANY OTHER POP-UP ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PLACE
AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
109 CASSADAGA RD.
LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
MEDALS
Finisher Medals to all participants.
BENEFICIARY
ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL GO BACK INTO THE RACE FOR RUNNER AMENITIES INCLUDING RACE SHIRTS WITH SPONSOR LOGOS AND NAMES, FINISHER'S MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, ENTERTAINMENT WITH ENDORSEMENTS, AND AN AWARDS CEREMONY HONORING OUR TOP RUNNERS. ALL ADDITIONAL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 TO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE OUR MILITARY VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
RACE ENTRY FEES
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19 - $20.00
FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $25.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 14 - $30.00
RACE DAY: $35.00
SPECIAL PRICING FOR STUDENTS 17 & UNDER:
JANUARY 20 - MARCH 9 - $15.00
MARCH 10 - MARCH 14 - $20.00
RACE DAY: $25.00
PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
DATE: Friday, March 14th, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2025 - 7:00 A.M.
LOCATION: AMERICAN LEGION POST 127 - 109 CASSADAGA RD., LAKE HELEN, FL US 32744
RACE START TIME
MARCH 15TH, 8:00 A.M. AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 127
FINISH MEDALS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL.
FREE KIDS RUN
9:00 A.M. ALL KIDS RECEIVE A WINNING RIBBON.
T-SHIRTS
Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.
TIMING & SCORING
This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards.
PARKING
LOCATION: IVY HAWN CHARTER SCHOOL
565 S. LAKEVIEW DR. #110, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744
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