Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase 5k Run/Walk Logo

Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase 5k Run/Walk

Fairview Park, OH

Sat, Mar 6, 2027

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When

Saturday, March 6th, 2027

Where

Fairview High School Track, Fairview Park OH

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2026

39–71°F

dry

2025

28–36°F

dry

2024

38–42°F

dry

2023

32–57°F

rain

2022

39–71°F

rain

2021

24–34°F

dry

2020

30–40°F

dry

2019

14–23°F

dry

2018

27–49°F

dry

2017

43–57°F

rain

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About this race

Are you faster than a leprechaun? Register to run or walk in the Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase to support Empowering Epilepsy today! 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk: Beat the leprechaun and win prizes! The race will start and end at the Fairview High School track.   Runner perks:

Join us for an all-day party right after the race at Gunselman's Tavern with Irish Music!

  • Awards to top finishers!
  • Leprechaun Chase T-Shirt!
  • Custom finisher medal and pin!
  • Post race food and drinks!
  • 1 drink ticket - Gunselman's Tavern
  • Additional prize to participants who beat the Leprechaun!
  • Event is dog and stroller friendly.
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Important details: Wednesday, March 3rd - Early Packet Pickup from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Empowering Epilepsy 23500 Mercantile Road, Suite D Beachwood, OH 44122 Thursday, March 4th Early Packet Pickup from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Gunselman's Tavern: 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126 Saturday, March 6th Race Day, Packet Pickup and Day of Registration beginning at 7:30 AM in the Fairview High School Gym. Race Start: 9:00 AM on the Fairview High School Track.
Awards to top finishers in the 5K!
Custom finisher medal for 5K and 1 Mile and pin for 5K!

Donate and Fundraise to support Empowering Epilepsy. Help us continue to provide free or low cost programs and services!

Empowering Epilepsy connects people with epilepsy to experts and peers for education, care, and friendship.  We anchor a caring community that empowers our members and their loved ones to better understand and manage their treatment plan throughout their epilepsy journey. Support for this race allows us to continue to provide free or low cost programs and services so that anyone who understands epilepsy can participate, and receive a more accurate diagnosis and treatment for seizures sooner.

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