Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
- Date Sun 9th March 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Fountain Valley, California
- Price $11.60 - $38.09
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style at the Run for the Gold event on Sunday, March 9th, 2025, in the picturesque Fountain Valley, Orange County! This exciting race will take place at Mile Square Park and offers a variety of distances to suit all ages and abilities, including a Kids Dash, a 1-Mile run, a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon.
Participants can look forward to crossing the rainbow arch finish line, channeling their inner leprechaun in a festive costume contest, and enjoying a memorable post-race celebration filled with Irish music and themed snacks. With a commemorative medal and plenty of photo opportunities along the way, this event promises a fun and spirited atmosphere for everyone involved. Whether you’re aiming for a personal record or simply want to enjoy the festivities, the Run for the Gold is the perfect way to add some luck and joy to your St. Patrick's Day! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community gathering—mark your calendars and join in the fun!
Participants can look forward to crossing the rainbow arch finish line, channeling their inner leprechaun in a festive costume contest, and enjoying a memorable post-race celebration filled with Irish music and themed snacks. With a commemorative medal and plenty of photo opportunities along the way, this event promises a fun and spirited atmosphere for everyone involved. Whether you’re aiming for a personal record or simply want to enjoy the festivities, the Run for the Gold is the perfect way to add some luck and joy to your St. Patrick's Day! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community gathering—mark your calendars and join in the fun!
Organiser's Description
GET READY TO CHANNEL YOUR IRISH SPIRIT AND CHASE YOUR POT OF GOLD AT RUN FOR THE GOLD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH! HOSTED AT BEAUTIFUL MILE SQUARE PARK, THIS FESTIVE EVENT OFFERS A KIDS DASH, 1 MILER, 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON, BLENDING THE MAGIC OF ST. PATRICKS DAY WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF A SCENIC RACE.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
RAINBOW ARCH FINISH LINE: FEEL THE LUCK OF THE IRISH AS YOU CROSS THE GOLDEN FINISH LINE UNDER A DAZZLING RAINBOW ARCH!
COSTUME CONTEST: BRING YOUR CREATIVITY TO LIFE! COMPETE FOR PRIZES IN CATEGORIES LIKE:
LUCKIEST LEPRECHAUN
SHAMROCK SHOWSTOPPER
GOLDEN GLOW
LITTLE LEPRECHAUN DASH: A SHORT, FUN RACE FOR THE KIDDOS, COMPLETE WITH THEIR OWN FESTIVE SURPRISES.
WHAT YOULL GET:
SWAG: A COMMEMORATIVE RUN FOR THE GOLD MEDAL, A GOLDEN BIB, AND A SUPER FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE.
PHOTO OPS: SNAP MEMORABLE PICTURES WITH OUR POT OF GOLD, LEPRECHAUN PROPS, AND GLOWING SHAMROCKS.
POST-RACE FUN: ENJOY IRISH MUSIC, THEMED SNACKS, AND REFRESHMENTS AT THE FINISH LINE.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH
LOCATION: MILE SQUARE PARK
DISTANCES: KIDS DASH, 1 MILER, 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON
BIB PICK UP:
6:30 TO 7:35 AM
MILE SQUARE PARK
16801 EUCLID ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
START LINE: PARKING LOT PA INSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE OFF OF EUCLID
LINK TO START LINE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9yLGmobUvCVm2i2a6]
START TIMES:
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON
7:40 AM 5K, 10K
7:45 AM - 1 MILER
8:30 AM-KIDS DASH
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST LOOKING FOR A REASON TO DRESS UP AND HAVE FUN, RUN FOR THE GOLD IS YOUR PERFECT ST. PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATION. DONT MISS THIS CHANCE TO ADD A LITTLE LUCK AND A LOT OF JOY TO YOUR RUN!
PARKING INFORMATION:
LIMITED FREE PARKING ON EUCLID AND WARNER AVE.
PARKING INSIDE THE PARK IS $5.00 PER CAR PAID AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE CASH OR CARD IS ACCEPTED
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED NEAR THE START LINE AND ALL AROUND THE PARK
WATER AND AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES.
STROLLER AND WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT.
COURSE IS FULLY MARKED.
WEATHER & SAFETY:
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER, (LIKE TSUNAMIS, TITLEWAVE, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE), UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED! TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE RACE BY ANSWERING OUR #FREEENTRYFRIDAY QUESTIONS.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
RAINBOW ARCH FINISH LINE: FEEL THE LUCK OF THE IRISH AS YOU CROSS THE GOLDEN FINISH LINE UNDER A DAZZLING RAINBOW ARCH!
COSTUME CONTEST: BRING YOUR CREATIVITY TO LIFE! COMPETE FOR PRIZES IN CATEGORIES LIKE:
LUCKIEST LEPRECHAUN
SHAMROCK SHOWSTOPPER
GOLDEN GLOW
LITTLE LEPRECHAUN DASH: A SHORT, FUN RACE FOR THE KIDDOS, COMPLETE WITH THEIR OWN FESTIVE SURPRISES.
WHAT YOULL GET:
SWAG: A COMMEMORATIVE RUN FOR THE GOLD MEDAL, A GOLDEN BIB, AND A SUPER FINISH LINE EXPERIENCE.
PHOTO OPS: SNAP MEMORABLE PICTURES WITH OUR POT OF GOLD, LEPRECHAUN PROPS, AND GLOWING SHAMROCKS.
POST-RACE FUN: ENJOY IRISH MUSIC, THEMED SNACKS, AND REFRESHMENTS AT THE FINISH LINE.
EVENT DETAILS:
DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH
LOCATION: MILE SQUARE PARK
DISTANCES: KIDS DASH, 1 MILER, 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON
BIB PICK UP:
6:30 TO 7:35 AM
MILE SQUARE PARK
16801 EUCLID ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
START LINE: PARKING LOT PA INSIDE MAIN ENTRANCE OFF OF EUCLID
LINK TO START LINE [https://maps.app.goo.gl/9yLGmobUvCVm2i2a6]
START TIMES:
7:30 AM HALF MARATHON
7:40 AM 5K, 10K
7:45 AM - 1 MILER
8:30 AM-KIDS DASH
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PR OR JUST LOOKING FOR A REASON TO DRESS UP AND HAVE FUN, RUN FOR THE GOLD IS YOUR PERFECT ST. PATRICKS DAY CELEBRATION. DONT MISS THIS CHANCE TO ADD A LITTLE LUCK AND A LOT OF JOY TO YOUR RUN!
PARKING INFORMATION:
LIMITED FREE PARKING ON EUCLID AND WARNER AVE.
PARKING INSIDE THE PARK IS $5.00 PER CAR PAID AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE CASH OR CARD IS ACCEPTED
ADDITIONAL RACE DAY INFO:
RESTROOMS ARE LOCATED NEAR THE START LINE AND ALL AROUND THE PARK
WATER AND AID STATIONS EVERY 2 MILES.
STROLLER AND WALKER-FRIENDLY EVENT.
COURSE IS FULLY MARKED.
WEATHER & SAFETY:
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER, (LIKE TSUNAMIS, TITLEWAVE, OR ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE), UPDATES WILL BE PROVIDED VIA EMAIL AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
TAG US ON SOCIAL MEDIA WITH #CALIFLOWRUNS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED! TUNE IN ON FRIDAYS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE RACE BY ANSWERING OUR #FREEENTRYFRIDAY QUESTIONS.
Races
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Kids 100 Yard Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$11.60
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1 Miler
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$22.20
-
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.49
-
10k
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$31.73
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 9th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.09
Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon