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Michael Cusack's Leprechaun Dash 5K run/walk & Kids 1 mile dash
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Saturday, March 19, 2016 - Oak Forest, IL 60452
The Michael Cusack Hurling Club will be donating a portion of the race registration fees to a local charity. (We are still in the process of choosing a charity.)
This year, the Leprechaun Dash will consist of a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile kid's dash! The course is predominately cross country style where the participants will run a 3.1 mile stretch in a double loop around the grounds of Chicago Gaelic Park. In the final stretch, the racers will run down the beautiful field where the Gaelic Games having been playing in Chicago for the last 30 years!
The kid's 1 mile dash will start at 10:00 am and the 5K run/walk will start at 10:30 am. New this year the kid's 1 mile dash is now a CARA certified race!
After the race, participant can enjoy their pot of gold at the pub! Every participate will receive (1) drink ticket. Both the Kid's Dash and the Leprechaun Dash awards presentation will start after the last runner crosses the finish line. This year our race will be an official chip time race. Awards will be given to the top overall male & female running and walking finisher. The top overall male & female runner will be excluded from the age group categories medals. Running medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. Age groups: under 12, 13 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+. Also there will a prize given out for the best dressed leprechaun!
- Event/Venue Location: Chicago Gaelic Park
- Distance: 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids Dash
- Event Website: http://cusacksleprechaundash.itsyourrace.com/
- Email: Click here
- Event Phone: 773-710-6376
- Timing: yes
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