‘Running of the Leprechauns’ 5K March 20th

The RUNNING OF THE LEPRECHAUNS 3, produced by Foundation of Friends will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Medford Elks, 19 Washington Street, Medford, MA. This fun, 5k race/walk followed by a festive St. Patrick’s Day Party benefits Boston Children’s Hospital. Your participation by running, walking, cheering and attending the party will make this event a huge success! Is féidir grá agus cairdeas réimeas -May love and Friendship Reign!

RUNNING OF THE LEPRECHAUNS is a day long event with something for everyone. At the blow of the horn the 5k race/walk will take off at 11 am. Most will be in costume and 100‘s will line the route and cheer the runners/walkers on. First man and first woman to cross the finish line at the Medford Elks will receive $100 cash and winners medal! Every child to cross the finish line will receive a medal. In addition to age group awards there will be prizes for Biggest Teams, Best Costume and Biggest Fundraiser. The race will be followed by a lively St. Patricks Day Party at the Medford Elks featuring Irish Music and dancers. There will be a cash bar, auctions & raffles.

The race route starts at Medford Elks, 19 Washington Street, turn right on Park St, right on Riverside Avenue, right onto George P Hassett Drive, take a left onto Salem Street into Historic Medford Square at City Hall, take a right onto Forest Street, left onto Lawrence Road, left onto Governors Avenue, left onto High Street back through Medford Square, cross over to Clippership Drive, run along the Mystic River take a right onto Riverside Ave, left onto Park St and a left onto Franklin finishing at Medford Elks.

Registration for the race/walk is $30 in advance, $15 for children and can be completed online at http://www.Runningoftheleprechauns.racewire.com. Participants receive a long sleeve race shirt and swag bag as well as hot beef stew, Irish Bread & entry to the party! You can register, donate an item for the auction or raffle, buy race shirts, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities at Cosmopolitan Real Estate 23 Salem Street, Medford Sq. 339-221-5412 or emailing kellycatallo@gmail.com.

– Submitted by Kelly Catallo