Fifth Annual Rock Ridge Run for the Golden Shillelagh 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Legend has it that before the time of Elizabeth Wetmore and John Cook, there was the Leprechaun of the Lake. The Leprechaun has only been seen during the 3rd week of March in the woods surrounding what is now known as Rock Ridge. He is known to carry a "Golden Shillelagh" which has only been seen by a few lucky Rock Ridge residents while they were running at high speeds in the woods now known as Muriel Hepner Park. Those residents were Dan Kane (the founder of the race) and the previous winners: Ariana Bauer, Brian Christ, Catherine Borkowski, Graydon Kolk(2x), Molly Gahagan, Bryan Coward and Austin Coward.

🏅 Race Details

• Date: 2025-03-22
• Location: 55 Entrance Way, Denville, NJ
• Entry Fee Gift: ALL runners that sign up will receive a special entry fee gift from the Leprechaun's pot of gold.
• Winners Recognition: The winners' names will be etched on the Golden Shillelagh which will be proudly displayed in the clubhouse for years to come.

📍 Race Route

Here is the path that the Leprechaun of the Lake has taken and will serve as the course for this year's race https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1455609

🍻 After the Race

If you cannot find the leprechaun or win The Golden Shillelagh, you can still reminisce about your efforts/tall tales over a pint or a root beer at the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The signing and presentation of the Golden Shillelagh will occur each year at the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

🎉 Join Us!

Be sure not to miss the 2025 Run for the Golden Shillelagh and the RRCC St. Patrick's Day Celebration. Slainte!

For more details, visit our race page: Race Information.