St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase and Children's Wee Chase

Saturday, March 15, 2025 Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Holland, Michigan
Free–$38.10 · 2 races
5km

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a splash of fun at the 9th annual St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase and Children's Wee Chase on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Holland, Ottawa! This exciting event kicks off with the Wee Chase for children ages 4-8 at 8:30 AM, featuring a delightful quarter-mile course around the Holland Civic Center. Following that, the main event, the 5K Leprechaun Chase, starts at 9:00 AM, where participants of all ages can enjoy a vibrant race while donning their best green outfits and Irish costumes.

This festive gathering not only promises a day filled with health and community spirit but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH, which provides road racing experiences for individuals with disabilities. Runners will be treated to delicious snacks, including hot chocolate, coffee, and donut holes after crossing the finish line. Plus, don't miss the Holland Farmers Market taking place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, right after the races! Join in the fun, make memories, and be part of this cherished community event!

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  • St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Don't forget to come dressed in green!

    9:00 AM EDT

    $38.10

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  • Pre-Race Wee Chase Presented by National Heritage Academies

    There will be a different route offered for 3 separate age groups. Routes will be located by 5K start at the Holland Civic Center. Ages are grouped: 4 years old, 5-6 years old, and 7-8 years old.

    8:30 AM EDT

    Free

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Organiser's description

Kick off your St. Patricks Day celebration on SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 at the Holland Running Club's 9th annual ST. PADDY'S LEPRECHAUN CHASE 5K AND CHILDREN'S WEE CHASE! PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DRESS FOR THE OCCASION - we love seeing your green outfits and Irish costumes!

* This is a fundraising event hosted by the Holland Running Club (HRC) https://www.hollandrunningclub.org with proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH https://mttwestmichigan.org, an organization that is dedicated to providing the experience of road racing to individuals with disabilities.
* THE WEE CHASE STARTS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER AT 8:30 AM. Children ages 4-8 years old are encouraged to participate. This course will be a quarter mile course around the Holland Civic Center. Registration is free, but parents of the little lads and lasses must sign them up ahead of time.
* THE 5K STARTS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER AT 9:00 AM. Finisher and age group medals (top 3) will be awarded. All participants will receive a shirt, unless opting out.
* SNACKS will be served at the Holland Civic Center when runners finish (hot chocolate, coffee, water, and donut holes).
* PLEASE NOTE: the Holland Farmers Market https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.comwill be taking place from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Race Day. We encourage runners to check it out after their races!
* PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: March 14 from 2:30 - 6:30PM at GAZELLE SPORTS (24 W. 8th Street Holland, MI 49423)
* RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: March 15 from 7:30 - 8:30AM at the HOLLAND CIVIC CENTER (150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423) - NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION.
* NOTE: Strollers will be allowed on the course, but please line up toward the back of the crowd! Unfortunately, dogs are _not _allowed on the course (except for service dogs, of course).

Location

Holland Civic Center (150 W 8th St.), Holland, 49423, MI, United States

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