St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase & Children's Wee Chase Presented by National Heritage Academies

🍀 Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Location: Holland Civic Center, 150 W 8th St, Holland, MI
• Event: 9th Annual St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase 5K and Children's Wee Chase
• Dress Code: Participants are encouraged to dress in green outfits and Irish costumes!

🤝 Fundraising Purpose

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH.
• Organization: myTEAM TRIUMPH provides road racing experiences to individuals with disabilities.
• Host: The event is hosted by the Holland Running Club (HRC).
• Support: Your participation helps make a difference in the community!

🏃‍♂️ The Wee Chase

• Start Time: Begins at 8:30 AM from the Civic Center.
• Ages: Open to children ages 4-8 years old.
• Course Length: A quarter mile course around the Holland Civic Center.
• Registration: Free, but parents must sign their children up ahead of time.

🏅 The 5K Race

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

🗓️ Important Reminders

• Farmers Market: The Holland Farmers Market will be open from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Race Day. Check it out after your race!
• 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.
• Note: NO race-day registration will be available.