About
Event Overview
Join us on Saturday, March 15 for our fourth annual LEPRECHAUN DASH - YMCA 5K / 10K RUN FOR CHATHAM KIDS AND FAMILIES.
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and raise money for Chatham Kids to attend camps and after school and for members in the Chatham Community to attend the YMCA. Prizes for age groups as well as the best Leprechaun attire. No matter what, don't forget to wear green.
The Cause
All funds raised during the race support children and families in Chatham County through the YMCA Annual Campaign. Our Annual Campaign provides financial assistance for after school, summer day camps and YMCA membership. Each year, the Chatham YMCA provides $80,000 in scholarships for child care, youth-oriented programs and wellness opportunities where we seek to build people through outdoor activities, sports, leadership development, healthy living and more.
The Fees & Registration
Race fees include your Hipster Leprechaun T-Shirt and support for a great cause. Group discounts available (contact the race director).
Today through March 13: $45 for the 5K and $50 for the 10K
March 14 - 15 (Race Day): $55 for the 5K and $65 for the 10K
The Course
Runners will start at the new Chatham Park YMCA. The start will proceed down Parkland Drive and turn onto Chatham Parkway. Runners will turn into the Vineyards neighborhood on Wendover Parkway then follow greenways, sidewalks, and shoulders through the neighborhood. The 5K and 10K will share the course with 5K runners turning around a bit sooner.
Parking and Packet Pickup
Parking: Race day parking will be available at the Chatham YMCA (287 East St #412, Pittsboro, NC 27312). Please do your best to carpool where that’s an option. Overflow parking will be available in public parking lots in Pittsboro. Please don’t park in shopping center lots.
Packet Pickup: You can pick up your bibs and t-shirts on either Friday night or Saturday morning. Friday pickup will run from 4:30 - 7:00 pm at the Chatham YMCA. Saturday morning pickup opens at 7:00 and will close at 8:20 am. We ask that you please arrive early on Saturday to avoid the last-minute rush before the race start. As an incentive, we will have coffee by 7:30am.
What to Bring
Participants should bring their registration confirmation and a valid ID for packet pickup.
Race Day Info
Race day registration will be available on both Friday and Saturday.
Awards & Categories
Prizes for age groups as well as the best Leprechaun attire.
Parking & Transportation
Parking will be available at the Chatham YMCA and overflow parking in public lots.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
The race will be held rain or shine. The race directors have the ability to cancel the race if deemed unsafe due to weather.
