The Loveland Leprechaun Chase

Saturday, March 15th 2025

Start: 8:30am
Where: Ramsey’s Trailside Cafe
What: A timed 5k with a twist.
Get all of the needed coins from the leprechauns, solve the riddle before you cross the finish line.
Finish: Nisbet Park
After Race Breakfast: Ramsey’s Trailside Cafe

THE RACE IS DELAYED UNTIL 9:30AM AFTER STORM PASSES – PLEASE MOVE YOUR START TIME OUT 60 MINUTES !               

15% DISCOUNT AT FLEET FEET TODAY ONLY FOR RACERS!

ABOUT THE RACE

Brought to you by the creators of the Amazing Charity Race:

It’s time for the 3rd Annual Leprechaun Chase! Saturday, March 15th, 2025 starting at 8:30 AM!

Teams of 2 or Individual racers will use a map of Loveland to find the Leprechauns and pot of gold around the city. Four teams will start every 3 minutes. Once you find a Leprechaun they will give you a piece of gold that will help you solve the final Irish riddle. You must collect all gold pieces and go as fast as you can to the finish line, where the Leprechauns will be waiting for you to solve the riddle. Once solved, you can bask in a feeling of accomplishment and enjoy a yummy, well deserved breakfast provided by Ramseys Trailside!

The distance is around a 5K and will be completed all on foot. Runners and walkers are welcome, it will be a timed event. Only 100 teams, so sign up quickly so you are not “Green with Envy”. Proceeds from the race benefit the Do It For Jack – Jack Quehl Foundation. $100 per team of 2. Kids aged 8-13 need to be with an adult, but 14 year olds and older can run with anyone 14 or older.

THE RACE IS DELAYED UNTIL 9:30AM AFTER STORM PASSES – PLEASE MOVE YOUR START TIME OUT 60 MINUTES !               15% DISCOUNT AT FLEET FEET TODAY ONLY FOR RACERS!

THE RACE IS DELAYED UNTIL 9AM AFTER STORM PASSES – PLEASE MOVE YOUR START TIME OUT 30 MINUTES !               15% DISCOUNT AT FLEET FEET TODAY ONLY FOR RACERS!

*Packet Pickup will be the morning of the Race starting at 7:30am at Fleet Feet in Loveland.*

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION – LEPRECHAUN CHASE

    1. RACE UPDATES – Please check your email for any race updates prior to Saturday. 
    2. Find out your START TIME – https://leprechaunchase.amazingcharityrace.com/2025-leprechaun-chase-race-start-times/
    3. PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME AT FLEET FEET IN LOVELAND (127 W. Loveland Ave.) TO PICK UP YOUR T-SHIRT AND BIB NUMBER! WE WILL BE SET UP INSIDE FLEET FEET. DOOR OPENS AT 7:30AM.
    4. BATHROOMS – Nisbet Park bathrooms are open.  Please use these bathrooms before the race.
  1. FLEET FEET DISCOUNT – Racers are eligible for a 20% discount on regularly priced items at Fleet Feet on the day of the race.
  2. YOUR BIB NUMBER – Confirm your start time on your bib number. Race shirts, with bib numbers pinned on front, MUST be worn by all participants on race day. One of the bibs has a radio chip on it. Protect and keep it on there.
  3. RACE MAP – You will be given the race map at the start line. You will encounter 13 leprechauns on the course. Once you find a leprechaun, they will give you a piece of gold that will help you solve the final Irish riddle. You must collect all gold pieces and go as fast as you can to the finish line, where the leprechauns will be waiting for you to solve the riddle.
  4. RACE RULES – The race course is not a “closed” course. All city streets will be open to vehicle traffic. During the race you must stay on the sidewalks and the bike trail, except at street crossings and in Kiwanis Park. When crossing streets, stay within the crosswalks, if marked. You must obey traffic signals and walk lights, as well as stop signs on the bike trail.  While on the trail keep an eye out for cyclists. Also, keep a careful eye out for hazards, such as uneven or slippery pavement, street traffic and other racing teams.
  5. GETTING TO THE RACE – The race will be starting at the Jackson Street Market, W. Loveland Ave. (across from Ramsey’s Trailside). Parking is available in marked spots throughout the downtown area and at Nisbet Park. There is a larger lot (Linda Cox Lot) on E. Broadway St. between Mile 42 Coffee and Loveland Canoe & Kayak, which is a few minutes’ walk from the start line. 
  6. POST RACE PARTY –After you finish the race, enjoy a hot breakfast buffet provided by Ramsey’s Trailside and Paxton’s Grill. The buffet will be served at Ramsey’s. Please wear your race shirt or show your bib to partake in the buffet.
  7. WEATHER – This is a rain or shine event. The event will be modified to deal with any weather issues. Should we encounter severe weather the race will be temporarily halted.  All racers shall stop and follow given directions.  When the “all clear” is given the clock will and race will resume.
  8. GETTING YOUR RESULTS – Posted at www.AmazingCharityRace.com

    See you race day! 

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2024 RACE RESULTS

AND THE WINNERS ARE…..

TEAM DIVISION
PLACE TEAM NAME FIRST NAME LAST NAME BIB # Time Pace
1 Irish We Had Chris Vogt 71 30:28:00 9:49
2 Lucky 13 Jeff Meyrose 56 32:40:00 10:32
3 Lucky Strike Winnie Brown 14 34:58:00 11:16
SINGLE DIVISION
PLACE FIRST NAME LAST NAME Time
1 Griffer Joyner 38:15:00
2 Sam Defrain 38:50:00

2024 RACE PHOTOS