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5K Run/Walk

$20 8:00AM EDT Price increases after February 18, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

5K Youth Registration

$15 8:00AM EDT Price increases after March 9, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Open to ages 18 and under.

Place

109 Cassadaga Rd
Lake Helen, FL US 32744

Description

The American Legion Post 127 is happy to announce their Inaugural Leprechaun Run 5k Fun Run held on Saturday, March 16th, 2025, at 8 a.m., located at Post 127, 109 Cassadaga Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744. 
We anticipate this race to quickly become a St. Patrick’s Day tradition attracting families across Florida’s Central East Coast. The Leprechaun Run will provide a family fun opportunity to support our American Legion Post 127, and local Military Veterans. FREE PANCAKES and BEER (must be of legal drinking age) provided to all participants after the race.
At the American Legion Post 127, we work year-round on activities, ceremonies, and fundraisers that support, celebrate, and assist our Military Veterans, and their families. These fundraisers include and are not limited to our “Annual Veterans Harvest Dinner” on the 3rd Saturday in October, “Post 127 Bingo” on every odd Saturday of each month, “Post 127 Breakfast” on the 2nd Saturday of each month, and, many other pop-up activities throughout the year.

Place

American Legion Post 127
109 Cassadaga Rd.
Lake Helen, FL US 32744

Medals

Finisher Medals to all participants.

BENEFICIARY

All funds raised will go back into the race for runner amenities including race shirts with sponsor logos and names, finisher's medals for all participants, entertainment with endorsements, and an awards ceremony honoring our top runners. All additional funds raised will be allocated to the American Legion Post 127 to support and celebrate our Military Veterans, and their families.

RACE ENTRY FEES

January 20 - February 19 - $20.00
February 20 - March 9 - $25.00
March 10 - March 14 - $30.00
Race Day: $35.00
Special Pricing for Students 17 & under:
January 20 - March 9 - $15.00
March 10 - March 14 - $20.00
Race Day: $25.00

Packet Pick-up 

Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744

Race Day Packet Pick-up 

Date: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 - 7:00 a.m. 
Location: American Legion Post 127 - 109 Cassadaga Rd., Lake Helen, FL US 32744

Race Start Time

March 15th, 8:00 a.m. at American Legion Post 127

Finish Medals

All finishers receive a finisher medal.                                                              

FREE KIDS RUN

9:00 a.m. All kids receive a winning ribbon.

T-SHIRTS

Each Registered Runner will receive a custom event logo shirt. Sizes are not guaranteed for registrations received after Feb 15th.

TIMING & SCORING

This race is a fun run and the top 3 males and top 3 females will be awarded. There will be NO chip timing or age group awards. 

PARKING

Location: Ivy Hawn Charter School
565 S. Lakeview Dr. #110, Lake Helen, FL 32744

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