St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase & Children's Wee Chase Presented by Vanderbilt Charter Academy

🍀 Event Overview

• Event Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Location: Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th St, Holland, MI
• Host: Holland Running Club's 9th annual St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase 5K and Children's Wee Chase
• Dress Code: Participants are encouraged to dress for the occasion - we love seeing your green outfits and Irish costumes!

🎗️ Fundraising Purpose

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH
• Mission: Dedicated to providing the experience of road racing to individuals with disabilities.
• Organizer: Hosted by the Holland Running Club (HRC)
• Community Impact: Engage and support local initiatives through participation.

🏃‍♂️ Children's Wee Chase

• Start Time: 8:30 AM from the Civic Center
• Eligibility: Children ages 4-8 years old are encouraged to participate
• Course Length: A quarter-mile course around the Holland Civic Center
• Registration: Free, but parents must sign them up ahead of time.

🏅 5K Race Details

• Start Time: 9:00 AM from the Civic Center
• Awards: Finisher and age group medals (top 3) will be awarded
• Participant Perks: All participants will receive a shirt, unless opting out
• Post-Race Snacks: Hot chocolate, coffee, water, and donut holes served at the Holland Civic Center

🛍️ Market Event

• Farmers Market: The Holland Farmers Market will be taking place from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Race Day.
• Recommendation: Encouraged to check it out after your races!

📅 Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: March 14 from 2:30 - 6:30 PM at Gazelle Sports (24 W. 8th Street Holland, MI 49423)
• Race Day Packet Pickup: March 15 from 7:30 - 8:30 AM at the Holland Civic Center
• Address: Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
• Note: NO race-day registration.

🌐 Additional Information

• For Registration: Visit here.