This isn’t your ordinary 10K race. At the Leprechaun Chase, the lasses get a 5½-minute head start before the lads begin the chase. The first person across the finish line wins the coveted Green Jacket—and bragging rights for lads or lasses everywhere. It’s a one-of-a-kind running competition that makes every finish exciting, no matter your pace.

Few running races begin inside an aircraft hangar. The Leprechaun Chase 10K starts at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum near Ashland, Nebraska, surrounded by historic aircraft and thousands of runners dressed in green. When the warning siren sounds and the massive hangar doors open, the chase is on.

Join thousands of lads and lasses at the largest 10K race in Nebraska. The Leprechaun Chase brings together competitive runners, first-time 10K participants, walkers and costume-loving revelers for one unforgettable St. Patrick’s-themed running event near Omaha and Lincoln. Big-race energy, colorful characters and plenty of Irish spirit await.

Take on one of Nebraska’s most memorable 10K courses as you run from the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum into scenic Eugene T. Mahoney State Park. Along the way, bagpipers, course entertainment, cheering spectators and fellow runners will help carry you toward the finish. Whether you’re chasing a personal record or simply soaking up the experience, this is a course worth celebrating.

The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Every Leprechaun Chase registration includes a loaded race package featuring an official event shirt, free bib-tagged race photos, museum admission and more. After the 10K, celebrate your accomplishment with a free beverage, live entertainment and a festive St. Patrick’s post-race party filled with thousands of your newest running friends.