I had so much fun at the Leprechaun Chase 10K, in Ashland, NE!!! The reason this turned into such a fun event, I got to meet up with some great runners that I have connected with via social media. This was the first race that I got to run with them, and it was a blast. So below are my thoughts on the race and more about the race itself!

LEPRECHAUN CHASE® – A 10K RUN WITH A TWIST
The Leprechaun Chase® isn’t just a 10K with kilt-wearing bagpipers—this is a chase of lads versus lasses. The race kicks off with the lasses in the first wave, followed by the lads (5½ minutes later.) Whoever crosses the finish line first wins a free green beer for their gender. Who will it be this year? The pot o’ gold is in your court.

BY THE WAY, THE GIRLS TOOK IT THIS YEAR!!
The Course-
This is a beautiful course that starts at the Strategic Air Command Museum and goes through Mahoney State Park. You actually start the race in the hanger with the planes, which is very cool. That mixed with the beautiful scenery, makes this a race worth running! There was a mix of terrains, from grass, concrete, wood bridges. Though, I wouldn’t classify it as a trail race since the majority was street running.

Organization-
This race was so well organized. There was quite a bit of parking in many locations, along with shuttles running between the parking and the Museum where the race started. Pink Gorilla Events are always a great group, and run their races like fine tuned machines. There were also lots of water stations, and great post race snacks. It can be a little tight getting out of the park at the end of the race, but they had officers and volunteers stationed at intersections to help keep it moving.

Value-
This was a great value on a race. It was $38 when I entered, and I received a cup and shirt. I am also running the BRIN series to get the blackout medal for this series. Overall, this is a great race, with amazing atmosphere! I would suggest it to anyone that is looking for a fun March race.