Holland Leprechaun Chase 5k Presented by Haworth

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Event Overview

🌈 10th Annual Holland Leprechaun Chase 5K
Saturday, March 13, 2027 • Centennial Park • Holland, MI

A Fun, Family-Friendly Holland Tradition

• Celebration: Celebrating its 10th year, the Holland Leprechaun Chase 5K is a beloved community race known for great energy, friendly faces, and an awesome way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend!
• Inclusivity: This is a race for everyone! Run it fast, jog with friends, or walk with family. However you do it, you’ll feel right at home.
• Sign Up: Sign up now and be part of this Holland tradition!

Community Involvement

💚 Community-Led, Locally Hosted

• Organizers: This year’s race is being organized by Lakeside Property Masters.
• Hosts: Hosted by Mayor Nathan Bocks and Kevin J. Maas, to carry this tradition forward with the same community spirit runners know and love.

Course Details

🗺️ Scenic Downtown & Waterfront Course

• Start: Start at Centennial Park.
• Route: Head north on Central Ave, turn right on 6th Street, run through the Scenic Window on the Waterfront, and enter Windmill Island Gardens.
• Safety: All streets will be fully closed and barricaded, with Holland police and volunteers along the course to ensure a safe and smooth race experience.
• Course Perfect For: ✔ First-time 5K runners, ✔ Families and walkers, ✔ Runners chasing a fast time.

Registration Benefits

🏅 What You Get with Your Registration

• Race Shirt: Custom race shirt (guaranteed).
• Finisher Medal: Custom finisher medal (guaranteed).
• Race Bib: Custom race bib.
• Timing: Professional chip timing by Epic Timing.
• Post-Race: Post-race drinks & snacks; finish-line donut holes from DeBoer’s Bakery.

Start and finish right at Centennial Park at the 10th St & Central Ave intersection with cheering, DJ/live music, and a fun finish-line celebration!

Kids Race

🧒 Holland Wee Chase (Kids Race) | Ages 4–8
Presented by National Heritage Academies

• Age Groups: Age 4, Ages 5–6, Ages 7–8.
• Course Safety: All courses are safe, clearly marked, and supported by police and volunteers.
• Benefits: Each child receives a custom shirt, NHA finisher medal, custom bib, and treats at the finish.
• Start Times: Wee Chase starts at 8:30 AM, Leprechaun Chase 5K starts at 9:00 AM.

Pricing Information

🤑 Save by Signing Up Early

• Regular Pricing: Regular pricing is live from February 1 to February 28.
• Late Registration: Late registration is from March 1 to Race Day.
• Price Increase: Prices increase on March 1.
• Call to Action: Sign up now and save $!

Charity Contribution

💖 Run for a Great Cause

• Proceeds: Proceeds support the Holland Educational Foundation, helping provide resources and opportunities for local students and schools.
• Community Impact: When you run this race, you’re supporting kids right here in our community!

Event Atmosphere

🎉 Make It a March Tradition

• Themes: Wear green, bring your friends, cheer loud at the finish.
• Celebration: This race feels less like an event and more like a celebration of Holland.
• Join Us: Sign up today and join us on March 13, 2027!

Packet Pickup

—Packet Pickup:

• Friday: Friday night 3/12 at Gazelle on 8th Street from 4-7 PM.
• Saturday: Saturday, Race Day morning, at The Curragh 7:30-8:30 AM.

Additional Information

For more details and to register, visit Holland Leprechaun Chase 5K.