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

Saturday, March 16, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Holland, Michigan

Free–$35.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style at the 9th annual St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase and Children's Wee Chase on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Holland, Ottawa! This festive running event is perfect for participants of all ages, offering a spirited 5K race that kicks off at 9:00 AM, alongside the delightful Wee Chase for children aged 4-8, starting at 8:30 AM. Dress in your best green attire or Irish costumes and join the fun while supporting a great cause—the event benefits the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH, dedicated to providing the joy of road racing to individuals with disabilities.

Participants can enjoy a scenic course around the Holland Civic Center, where finishers will receive medals and a commemorative shirt. After the race, indulge in delicious snacks, including hot chocolate, coffee, and donut holes! Don't miss the Holland Farmers Market happening from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on race day—it's the perfect way to continue the celebration after your run. Be sure to register ahead of time for the Wee Chase, and take advantage of packet pickup on March 15 from 2:30 to 7:

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St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase

9:00 AM EDT

$35.00

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Pre-Race Wee Chase

The plan is to have a different route for each of the 3 age groups and all on Central Ave between 10th and Graves Place. Right now the Wee's will be grouped by ages - 4 yrs, 5-6 yrs and then 7-8 yrs.

8:30 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

Kick off your St. Patricks Day celebration on SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 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 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 also be served at the Holland Civic Center when runners finish (hot chocolate, coffee, boxed water, and donut holes).

*PLEASE NOTE, THE HOLLAND FARMERS MARKET https://www.hollandfarmersmarket.comWILL BE TAKING PLACE FROM 8:00AM TO 2:00PM ON RACE DAY. WE ENCOURAGE RUNNERS TO CHECK IT OUT AFTER THEIR RACES!

PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: March 15 from 2:30 - 7:00PM at GAZELLE SPORTS (24 W. 8th Street Holland, MI 49423)

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: March 16 from 7:30 - 8:30AM at the HOLLAND CIVIC CENTER (150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423) - NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION.