Fifth Annual Rock Ridge Run for the Golden Shillelagh 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 2025-03-22
• Location: 55 Entrance Way, Denville, NJ
• Race Link: Register Here
• Distance: 5K race/walk

🍀 Legend of the Leprechaun

• Myth: Before the time of Elizabeth Wetmore and John Cook, there was the Leprechaun of the Lake.
• Appearance: He has only been seen during the 3rd week of March in the woods surrounding Rock Ridge.
• Golden Shillelagh: Known to carry a "Golden Shillelagh" witnessed by a few lucky residents while running in Muriel Hepner Park.
• Winners: The names of past winners will be etched on the Golden Shillelagh, displayed proudly in the clubhouse.

🏅 Race Participation

• Challenge: Come try and capture our modern day version of this Golden Shillelagh by competing in the race.
• Celebration: If you cannot find the leprechaun, reminisce over a pint or root beer at the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
• Gift: All runners who sign up will receive a special entry fee gift from the Leprechaun's pot of gold.
• Presentation: The signing and presentation of the Golden Shillelagh will occur each year at the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

✨ Final Thoughts

• Don't Miss: Be sure not to miss the 2025 Run for the Golden Shillelagh and the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration.
• Cheers: Slainte!
• Course Map: Here is the path that the Leprechaun of the Lake has taken and will serve as the course for this year's race Course Map
• Community: Join us in this exciting community event filled with legends and celebrations!