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The 5th annual Running of the Leprechauns 5k is a roaring St. Patricks Day race/party created to benefit Boston Children's Hospital. We have raised and donated over $74,000 in the first 4 years of this event- we excitedly keep growing! Help us break through $100,000 by registering or donating today! YOUR RACE MATTERS for Boston Childrens Hospital!
TELL YOUR CLAN TO REGISTER NOW- PRICES GO UP TO $40 AT MIDNIGHT MARCH 6RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $45 (CASH OR CHECK)
EARLY PICKUP IS SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:3-7pm Thursday March 8, 2018 @ Cosmopolitan Real Estate 23 Salem Street, Medford Sq
12pm-7pm Friday March 9, 2018 @ Cosmopolitan Real Estate 23 Salem Street, Medford Sq
1-4pm Saturday March 10, 2018 @ Salvatorre's Restaurant 55 High Street, Medford Sq
8:30am- 10:30am RACE DAY March 11, 2018 MHS Cages 489 Winthrop St.
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The 5th annual Running of the Leprechauns 5k is a roaring St. Patricks Day race/party created to benefit Boston Children's Hospital. We have raised and donated over $74,000 in the first 4 years of this event- we excitedly keep growing! Help us break through $100,000 by registering or donating today! YOUR RACE MATTERS for Boston Childrens Hospital!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
MHS 489 Winthrop Street, Medford NO parking in the rear of building- park in the front and side lots and walk around to the back of the building - we are closing the driveway and number pickup at 10:30 am SHARP to get the race started on time! Come early and enjoy the festivities!
Be sure to bring $$ for Raffles and your ID for a beer band.
GUESTS of racers are $10 (you can donate more!)
All money received at the party as donations to Boston Childrens Hospital.
8:30 am -10:30 am On site Registration/packet pickup CLOSES AT 10:30am
Fundraisers please bring your donations to DAY OF REGISTRATION table.
10am-2pm ENJOY live Irish music of Kier Byrnes & 3 Day Threshold Band!
10:30am- KIDS FUN RUN! Starts at top of stairs on Field of Dreams.
10:45am- "Best Costume Contest" Be in front of the stage and ready to strut your stuff!
11:00am SHARP – 5th Annual Running of the Leprechauns 5k race begins!
12:15 pm awards presentation inside.
11:30-2pm – St. Patrick's Day after-party- Hot Beef Stew, Pizza fresh Irish Bread, beer and lively entertainment by Kier Bynes and 3 Day Threshold Irish Band and GOULDING Irish Dancers!
DONATE
You can help support the efforts of over 1000 racers, sponsors, fundraisers, cheerleaders, volunteers and organizers by donating to Boston Childrens Hospital in support of this great community event.
http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/goto/leprechauns2018
Long Sleeve Race shirt guaranteed for all that are registered by March 1, 2018. Finishers medal and swag for all!!
We are seeking sponsors, raffle donations, volunteers and donors- contact 781-844-5457 or kellycatallo@gmail.com
Team captain perks:
Create a team, recruit at least 5 other teammates and you run FREE!! We’ll also have prizes for the captains of the three largest teams.
Chip timing:
The Running of the Leprechauns 5K is a chip-timed event for runners; the chip will be on the back of your race number- including the walkers!!
Awards categories:
BIGGEST TEAM AWARD- Biggest team will receive a plaque, bragging rights and the decision of pinpointing where 1/3 of next years proceeds are directed to at Boston Childrens Hospital. There is a 2nd and 3rd place plaque as well!
Best Costume (judged by the race directors)
$100 Cash & Medal to Top Male & Top Female Overall. Age group awards Medals. Overall awards are based on gun time; age group awards are based on chip time.
Trophies/medals can be claimed at the awards ceremony.
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ROUTE
Oh my we love our new location so much PARKING!!!! Park in the front and side lots (no parking in the rear of the building). Walk around to the back of the building. No vehicles will be allowed to move on the property between 10:30am and 12:30pm
Sponsorship opportunities are available and we rely on your support to help us fill a pot of gold for Boston Childrens Hospital! Please email kellycatallo@gmail.com.
You may transfer your registration but there are no refunds. In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, or change location no refunds will be issued. Please remember, all proceeds go to charity.