Join us for the fun and excitement of the inaugural Leprechaun Chase 10k at Wilderness Ridge. The unique chase format, festive St. Patty’s atmosphere, and post party isn’t your typical 10k.
Leprechaun Chase & Green Beer After Party Schedule of Events
Friday March 12th, 2010
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Packet Pickup at Wilderness Ridge
Stay for dinner at the Lodge, one of Lincoln’s best dining experiences.
Saturday March 13th, 2010
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM: Race Day Packet Pick Up @ Wilderness Ridge
11:30 AM to 11:55 AM: Warm-Up Music
12:00 PM: Lasses (Women) Start [Pot of Gold Wave]
12:05:30 PM: Leprechaun (Men) Start [Chaser Wave]
12:45 PM Green Beer Post Party in the Lodge Begins
1:30 PM: Awards Presentation and Best Dressed Prizes
3:00 PM: Green Beer Post Party Ends
Course Overview
The 10k course will run through the roads and cart paths of the business area and golf course of Wilderness Ridge Golf Course.
About the Race
The Leprechaun Chase is a 10k at Wilderness Ridge Golf Course with a twist where the ladies get a head-start over the guys. The race will run inside the Wilderness Ridge development on roads and on the golf cart paths. Starting in the first wave, the ladies will have 5 ½ minute head start before the guys’ “chaser wave” begins. The lasses and lads run through a scenic 10k course passing lakes, boulders, and trees that resemble Colorado more than Nebraska, without the elevation. First athlete to cross the finish line, male or female, will win. If a lass wins all of the ladies get a free drink at the after-party, but if a guy wins, all of the lads get a free drink at the after party.
Directed by the Market to Market Relay race director, Ben Cohoon
Driving Directions
Click Here Driving Directions to Wilderness Ridge
1800 Wilderness Woods Place, Lincoln, NE 68512-9361 (18th and just south of Yankee Hill Rd.)
Parking
We have been asked to leave some of the available upper parking lot at the Lodge open for members and guests of the club. **PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to park in the business park you will NOT be allowed to leave until after the last runner has crossed the finish line.
Chip Timing
This race will be chip timed using IPICO Sports chip timing system. This system has been successfully used in events such as the London Marathon, Bolder Boulder, Nike Women’s Marathon, USATF Junior Olympic Cross Country, several Ironman events, and hundreds of races across the country.
Your chip will be delivered to you at Packet Pickup, and you must return it at the finish line. If you lose your chip, you will be charged a $20 fee.
Awards
Running Awards will be given out to the top 3 lads and lasses and then the top 3 age group winners at the after party.
Age Groups (Lads and Lasses): 19 & under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 & Up
- Prizes: First Person to Cross Line Gets Extra: $100 Gift Certificate to Wilderness Ridge
- Top 3 Lads and Top 3 Lasses: $100, $75, $50 Gift Certificate to Wilderness Ridge
- Top 3 Lads and Top 3 Lasses in each Age Group: $25, $15, $10 Gift Certificate to Wilderness Ridge
Best Dressed Awards: Top 3 best dressed lads and lasses will when a $25, $15, $10 Gift Certificate to Wilderness Ridge. Best Dressed will be voted on by round of applause on stage at the after party.
*Gift Certificates can be used for Golf, Merchandise, or at the Restaurant.
FAQ
Are Dogs are Strollers Allowed? Sorry the course will be tight already, no dogs or strollers.
Is there a gear check? Yes gear check will be at the Lodge, in packet pickup area and at the start line. All gear will be transported to the packet pickup area in the Lodge. Please remember to write your bib number on your bag.
I have to cancel my registration, do you offer refunds? Sorry, no refunds. You may not give or sell your number to another individual. The entry fee for this year’s event will not transfer to next year’s event.
Why 5 ½ Minute head start? Based upon several 10k’s, it is a time that will allow both lads and lasses to be competitive.
Why only 400 people? Since this is an inaugural event we need to determine if more people can run on the course.
Additional Questions ask bcohoon@markettomarketrelay.com