Events
Pre-Race Wee Chase Presented by National Heritage Academies
Description
Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Holland Running Club's 9th annual St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase 5K and Children's Wee Chase! Participants are encouraged to dress for the occasion - we love seeing your green outfits and Irish costumes!
- This is a fundraising event hosted by the Holland Running Club (HRC) with proceeds benefiting the West Michigan Chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH, an organization that is dedicated to providing the experience of road racing to individuals with disabilities.
- The Wee Chase starts from the Civic Center at 8:30 AM. Children ages 4-8 years old are encouraged to participate. This course will be a quarter mile course around the Holland Civic Center. Registration is free, but parents of the little lads and lasses must sign them up ahead of time.
- The 5K starts from the Civic Center at 9:00 AM. Finisher and age group medals (top 3) will be awarded. All participants will receive a shirt, unless opting out.
- Snacks will be served at the Holland Civic Center when runners finish (hot chocolate, coffee, water, and donut holes).
- Please note: the Holland Farmers Market will be taking place from 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Race Day. We encourage runners to check it out after their races!
- Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: March 14 from 2:30 - 6:30PM at Gazelle Sports (24 W. 8th Street Holland, MI 49423)
- Race Day Packet Pickup: March 15 from 7:30 - 8:30AM at the Holland Civic Center (150 W 8th St, Holland, MI 49423) - NO race-day registration.
- Note: Strollers will be allowed on the course, but please line up toward the back of the crowd! Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the course (except for service dogs, of course).
Place
Be an Angel for myTEAM TRIUMPH
myTEAM TRIUMPH is our race beneficiary. This organization provides an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in a race. Those individuals, called "Captains," are escorted during the race by "Angels". There are usually 3 Angels assigned to each Captains' chariot.
- For more information and/or to run the St. Paddy's Leprechaun Chase as an Angel, go here.
- Do not sign up directly through our race page!
- If you are an HRC member who wishes to be an angel, you should have received a discount code for registering as an angel (For use on the MyTeam Triumph page, NOT here).
Volunteer for the Event & Save Money!
We encourage you to visit our "Volunteer" section (at the top of website) to explore ways that you can help make our race a success! Many volunteer positions allow you to still participate in the race. If you choose a volunteer role that does not include being a Course Marshall, SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER BEFORE YOU REGISTER. We will provide you with a discount code for 10% off after completing your volunteer sign-up!
Become a Sponsor
We are seeking financial sponsors to underwrite cost of the event and in-kind partners of goods or services. This year’s proceeds will be donated to the myTEAM TRIUMPH - West Michigan Chapter. Visit our "DONATE" section of the website to make a secure gift online.
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Directions
Holland Civic Center
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