Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Past event
7:30 AM PDT
Fountain Valley, California
$11.60–$42.33 · 5 races
5km, 10km, 1 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the Irish spirit at the Run for the Gold event on Sunday, March 9th, 2025! This vibrant race takes place at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley, Orange, and offers a variety of distances for all ages and abilities, including a Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Whether you're aiming for a personal record or just looking to enjoy a festive day out, there's something for everyone at this lively celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
Participants will cross the finish line under a dazzling rainbow arch, adding a splash of color to your race experience. Don’t forget to bring your creativity to life for the costume contest, with prizes for the best dressed in various categories. Enjoy post-race festivities featuring Irish music, themed snacks, and refreshing drinks while you capture memorable moments with fun photo ops. Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of luck – mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable celebration!
Participants will cross the finish line under a dazzling rainbow arch, adding a splash of color to your race experience. Don’t forget to bring your creativity to life for the costume contest, with prizes for the best dressed in various categories. Enjoy post-race festivities featuring Irish music, themed snacks, and refreshing drinks while you capture memorable moments with fun photo ops. Join us for a day filled with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of luck – mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable celebration!
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Races
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10k
Incl. $2.98 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$35.97
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.34 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$42.33
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Kids 100 Yard Dash
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Entries closed8:30 AM PDT
$11.60
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1 Miler
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Entries closed7:45 AM PDT
$22.20
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5k
Incl. $2.74 Fee
Entries closed7:30 AM PDT
$31.73
Organiser's description
GET READY TO CHANNEL YOUR IRISH SPIRIT AND CHASE YOUR POT OF GOLD AT RUN FOR THE GOLD ON SUNDAY, 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: SUNDAY, 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: SUNDAY, 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.
Location
16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, 92708, CA, United States
Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon
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