12th Annual

Leprechaun Run

Sunday

March 21, 2004

Start Time

1-mile run/walk ………. 1:00pm

5K run ….….………..... 1:30pm

Information

(910) 264-4414

or

(910) 512-7711

Race measured and officiated by

The Wilmington Roadrunners Club.

Directions

to

Blockade Runner Resort Hotel

Follow signs to Wrightsville Beach. After crossing the drawbridge, follow Hwy 76. When Hwy 76 ends, take a right onto Waynick Boulevard (the retail store “Wings” will be in front of you). Continue on Waynick until you see the Blockade Runner on the left.

To reserve a room at the Blockade Runner, call (910) 256-2251 or (800) 541-1161

Leprechaun Run

5K Course

1-mile run/walk is an out and back course, starting on the beach in front of the Blockade Runner.

5K Run starts on Waynick Blvd. and ends on the beach in front of the Blockade Runner. Approximately half of the course is on the beach.

Awards

  • Free long-sleeve t-shirt or tote bag guaranteed to the first 350 race entrants (pre-registering will ensure availability of your desired size)
  • Tokens awarded to ALL children 12 and under
  • 1-mile: Trophies to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female winners
  • 5K: Cash prizes and trophies to overall male and female winners: 1st - $100, 2nd - $75, 3rd - $25, Masters - $50. Trophies to top 3 male and female age-group winners (overall winners not eligible for age-group award).
  • 5K Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over

Post-Race Party

The post-race party, held on the oceanfront patio of the Blockade Runner, will feature a big lunch buffet, raffled door prizes, and the awards ceremony.

Entry Fees

Proceeds from the 12th Annual Leprechaun Run will benefit the Tileston Outreach Health Clinic. Tileston Outrech Health Clinic provides medical care to those in our community who have no form of health insurance and whose income falls within the federal poverty guidelines. Currently pediatric medical and dental needs are in high demand and this fundraiser will help The Tileston Outreach Health Clinic expand their services to care for the uninsured children in our area. The Medical Society Alliance will also continue to support other local health care projects throughout the year.

Entry
Postmarked: / by
March 1 / After
March 1
Regular Entry / $20 / $22
Children
(12 & under) / $10 / $12
Senior
(60 & over) / $10 / $12

Registration

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup is at Omega Sports, Hanover Center (Oleander Drive) on Saturday, March 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Racers receive a 20% discount on most store merchandise during this early packet pickup.

Race day registration and packet pickup is held in thelobby of the Blockade Runner from 11:00 - 12:45 pm.

LEPRECHAUN RUN REGISTRATION

ONLINE @ or

Last Name: ______First Name: ______

Address (street) ______

City ______State_____ Zip Code ______Age on 3/21/04 _____

Phone (______)______

Event: (please check)

__ 1-mile __ 5K __ Male __ Female

T-Shirt Size:(please check)

__ Adult XL __ Adult L __ Adult M __ Youth L __ Youth S

OR__ Tote Bag

WAIVER

In consideration of my acceptance to the Leprechaun Run, I waive all claims for myself, my heirs, and assignees against Leprechaun Run sponsors, promoters, and volunteers, for injury or illness which may result from my participation. I am in proper physical condition to compete in this race and risks associated herewith. I also give my permission for the free use of my name and picture in any written account, broadcast, or telecast of this event for any legitimate purpose. I understand that if the race is cancelled because of any circumstances beyond the control of the race committee and sponsors, including but not limited to hazardous weather conditions or government ban, my entry fee will not be refunded.

______

Signature of runner (or parent if under 18)Date

Make check payable to:

NH-P M.S.A. Foundation

Mail completed entry to:

Leprechaun Run

Medical Society Alliance

125 Edgewater Lane

Wilmington, NC 28403