Running of the Leprechauns 5k benefitting Boston Childrens Hospital

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  • 03.20.2016 @ 11:00 AM
  • MEDFORD, Massachusetts
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03 .20 .2016
starts at 11 :00 AM
ends at 03 :00 PM
19 Washington Street , MEDFORD , Massachusetts 02155
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RUNNING OF THE LEPRECHAUNS 5k Benefitting Boston Children's Hospital
The 3rd Annual "RUNNING of the Leprechauns 5K" benefitting Boston Childrens Hospital is a Rolling Party- Pre-Race DJ, Bagpiper & Fiddler on route, lively St. Patricks Day Party to follow- Beef Stew, Irish bread Cash Bar, Raffles, Auctions, Goulding Dancers & "Erin's Guild" Irish Band and Goulding Dancers! 5k Race/Walk/Party in Medford.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!!!
Long Sleeve Race shirt
The Running of the Leprechauns 5K is a chip-timed event for ALL (walkers too) participants; the chip will be on the back of your race number.

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TEAM CAPTAIN PERKS:
You register for free when you commit to Create a team! Recruit at least 5 other teammates by March 1, 2016 and you run for FREE!!! We’ll also have prizes for the captains of the three largest teams.

TEAM LEADERBOARD
CONNOR & RILEYS LEPRECHAUNS
CORE CARDIO FITNESS
MCNUTS
MYSTIC RUNNERS
MEAN GREEN
WALTHAM TRAIL RUNNERS
POG MO THOIN
SHINY SHAMROCK CATS
AWARDS
Best Costume (judged by the race directors) $100 Cash & Medal to Top Male & Top Female Overall. Age group awards Medal for: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 60+. Overall awards are based on gun time; age group awards are based on chip time.
Biggest Team. Highest Fundraisers. Best Costume!
Medal for every child to cross the finish line!
Trophies/medals can be claimed at the awards ceremony.
SCHEDULE
8:30 am -10:30 am On site Registration

10:30am- Our Party in the streets begins with pre-race warm up & stretch with Medford's ZUMBA Queen Nancy Palladino-come on out and strut your costume!

11:00am SHARP – 3rd Annual Running of the Leprechauns 5k run begins!

11:30-3pm – St. Patrick's Day after-party at Medford Elks. Hot Beef Stew, fresh Irish Bread and lively entertainment by ERIN'S GUILD Irish Band and GOULDING Irish Dancers!

12:30 pm awards presentation on the Stage inside.
ROUTE
Medford Elks down Washington Street, Right onto Park Street, right onto Riverside Avenue right onto George P. Hassett Drive, left onto Salem St, right onto Forest St, left onto Lawrence Road, left onto Governors Avenue, left onto High Street straight across Medford Square down Riverside Avenue, left onto Park Street, left onto Franklin St to Washington Street cross the finish line in front of Medford Elks.

DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT CAN BE MADE DIRECTLY TO BOSTON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL BY USING THIS LINK http://fundraise.childrenshospital.org/site/TR?px=1143817&fr_id=1350&pg=personal
PARKING
Parking is free on Sundays and is available in numerous lots around the corner in Medford Square or at Medford City Hall.
PACKET PICKUP
Early packet pickup events will happen for those that are registered by MARCH 14. The location is Cosmopolitan Real Estate 23 Salem Street, Medford-
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 (The luck of the Irish might be with you on this day!) from 3pm- 7pm,
FRIDAY March 18 from 2-6pm,
SATURDAY March 19 from 11-2pm
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Your support directly helps fill our pot of gold for Boston Childrens Hospital! Please email kellycatallo@gmail.com.
POSTPONEMENT, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
In the event of inclement weather, the event may be postponed to another date. No refunds will be issued due to conflicts with the postponement date. If RACE must cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control, no refunds will be issued. Please remember, all proceeds go to charity.
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In order to participate in the running of the 3RD Annual Running of the Leprechauns, I hereby certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event, and my physical condition has been verified by a licensed physician. In consideration of accepting my application to participate in the 2016 the Running of the Leprechauns (the “Event”), I agree to assume all responsibility for any and all risk of damage or injury that may occur to me as a participant, and I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, personal representative, and administrators release, waive, and discharge any and all rights, claims, causes of action and damages I may have, present or future, whether arising out of, or incident to, my participation in the Event, against the Foundation of Friends, The Medford Elks, its officers, Board members, employees or agents, and against the sponsors of the Event and the City of Medford. I also hereby grant permission to any of the foregoing to use any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recording or any other record of my participation in this event for any purpose. I understand that entry fees are non-refundable. SecureFee™ Registration Cancellation Insurance is offered in most states. If purchased, your registration may be covered for one of the covered reasons stated in the policy.