Holland Leprechaun Chase 5k Presented by Haworth
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Location
267 Cenntral Avenue, Holland, MI
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Location
267 Cenntral Avenue, Holland, MI
Date and time
Friday, March 12, 2027 · 6:00 PM
Location
267 Cenntral Avenue, Holland, MI
Title Sponsor: Haworth Helps
🍀 10th Annual Holland Leprechaun Chase 5K Saturday, March 14, 2026 • Centennial Park • Holland, MI
A Fun, Family-Friendly Holland Tradition Celebrating its 10th year, the Holland Leprechaun Chase 5K is a beloved community race founded by the Holland Running Club and known for great energy, friendly faces, and a awesome way to kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend!
This is a race for everyone! Run it fast, jog with friends, or walk with family. However you do it, you’ll feel right at home.
👉 Sign up now and be part of this Holland tradition!
💚 Community-Led, Locally Hosted This year’s race is being organized by Lakeside Property Masters and hosted by Mayor Nathan Bocks and Kevin J. Maas, to carry this tradition forward with the same community spirit runners know and love.
🗺️ Scenic Downtown & Waterfront Course You’ll run through some of Holland’s most iconic and beautiful areas on a fast, fun, and fully closed course:
Start at Centennial Park Head north on Central Ave Turn right on 6th Street Run through the Scenic Window on the Waterfront Enter and run through Windmill Island Gardens Exit Windmill Island and return through the Scenic Window Head south on Columbia Ave Turn right on 10th Street for the final straightaway to the finish All streets will be fully closed and barricaded, with Holland police and volunteers along the course to ensure a safe and smooth race experience for runners, walkers, and spectators.
This course is perfect for: ✔ First-time 5K runners ✔ Families and walkers ✔ Runners chasing a fast time
🏃 What You Get with Your Registration Every participant receives:
🎽 Custom race shirt (guaranteed) 🏅 Custom finisher medal (guaranteed) 🔢 Custom race bib ⏱️ Professional chip timing by Epic Timing 🥤 Post-race drinks & snacks 🍩 Finish-line donut holes from DeBoer’s Bakery
Start and finish right at Centennial Park at the 10th St & Central Ave intersection with cheering, DJ/live music, and a fun finish-line celebration!
👟 Holland Wee Chase (Kids Race) | Ages 4–8 Presented by National Heritage Academies
A fun, fully supervised kids race with age-based groups:
• Age 4 • Ages 5–6 • Ages 7–8
All courses are safe, clearly marked, and supported by police and volunteers.
Each child receives:
🎽 Custom shirt 🏅 NHA Finisher medal 🔢 Custom bib 🍬 Treats at the finish
🕣 Wee Chase starts at 8:30 AM 🕘 Leprechaun Chase 5K starts at 9:00 AM
🚨 Save by Signing Up Early 🟢 Regular Pricing is Live: February 1 to February 28 🟡 Late Registration: March 1 to Race Day Prices increase on March 1. Same great race. Same guaranteed swag. Just higher prices if you wait.
👉 Sign up now and save $!
💚 Run for a Great Cause Proceeds support the Holland Educational Foundation, helping provide resources and opportunities for local students and schools.
When you run this race, you’re supporting kids right here in our community!
🎉 Make It a March Tradition Wear green. Bring your friends. Cheer loud at the finish. This race feels less like an event and more like a celebration of Holland.
👉 Sign up today and join us on March 14, 2026!
—Packet Pickup:
—Friday night 3/13 at Gazelle on 8th street from 4-7 pm
—Saturday, Race Day morning, at The Curragh 7:30-8:30 am
5K
402 m