LEPRECHAUN RACES

Bring the young one’s out for a wee bit o’ fun!

The Leprechaun Races, presented by LeBourdais Orthodontics, will be held at Bay City Central High School 1624 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708 beginning at 2PM on Saturday, March 15 - immediately following completion of the Fitness Expo.. These are un-timed, fun run events for the kids. Participants will receive a t-shirt (guaranteed only to those registered before February, 25), race bib and a finisher medal.

This low-cost family event is part of Bay Area Runners Club’s mission to promote running in the community - and especially to the youth. Adults are welcome to run alongside their leprechauns and do not need to register.

The Bay Area Runners Club Leprechaun Races provide kids an opportunity to run like the “big people”. In its current form, the race consists of 3 untimed events, with 3 different distances: ¼ mile, ½ mile & 1mile. Leprechaun registrants receive a t-shirt, a finisher medal and drinks with a small snack. It is an event where hundreds of children and parents participate each year and is a highlight of race expo weekend.

The races have been around for decades and continue on because they are beloved by the participants and also because:

·      They motivate children to get out and run, at a price that makes it affordable for most families.  This in line with the club’s desire to provide low cost, family friendly events that encourage running in the Bay Area.

·      Repurpose of medals from St. Patrick’s Day races by replacing the ribbons with Leprechaun ribbons for the events helps to make the race eco-friendly by reducing waste in the form of unused medals. While we understand the medals themselves don’t signify the Leprechaun races specifically, they are still very high quality “St. Patrick’s Day” medals that we’ve found kids to be happy receiving!

Leprechaun Race Events & Times*

*Please note that Leprechaun Races are a FUN event and that start times are estimates. Race will begin at or shortly after 2PM. ALL Leprechaun Race participants should plan to arrive at the start line prior to 2PM.

Race distances are ¼, ½, and 1 mile and will be run on the school track. The 1/4 mile event will take place at 2:00PM. The 1/2 mile event will take place at approximately 2:15PM or when track is cleared from 1/4 mile event, regardless of whether the 1/4 mile finishes early or late. The 1 mile event will take place at approximately 2:30PM or when the track is cleared from the 1/2 mile event or when track is cleared from 1/4 mile event, regardless of whether the 1/2 mile finishes early or late.. NOTE: Packet Pickup and the expo close at 2:00PM. All Leprechaun participants please arrive early enough to collect bibs and shirts before 2:00.