Kids & Family
YMCA Flying Leprechaun Fun Run Returns to Warminster Park
The second annual River Crossing YMCA Flying Leprechaun Fun Run brings a pot of gold back to Warminster Community Park on March 8
River Crossing YMCA and Warminster Township Parks and Recreation have announced the return of the Flying Leprechaun Fun Run, a 1-mile race designed exclusively for children and youth up to age 12 at Warminster Community Park at 300 Veterans Way on March 8 at 10AM.
Between the 1940s and 1993, the historic naval base right in the heart of Warminster Township, currently Warminster Community Park, was a home and runway for US NAVY airships. 22 years later, the Y will host the second annual fun run. The community’s youth earn their wings and become Flying Leprechauns as they run, walk, crawl or stroll their way to the finish, which takes place on what was once the runway for the NAVY’s airships.
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner again with Warminster Township to bring this youth race back to the community for the second year in a row,” explained race director Justin Grand. “Last year we hosted over 300 kids for the race and the families had a blast. It’s what our YMCA race series is all about, bringing everyone together to encourage the wellness of the entire community.”
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100% of race proceeds support River Crossing YMCA’s financial assistance and community impact programs. All participants receive an inaugural long-sleeved race shirt, finisher's medal, and post-race refreshments. Leprechaun costumes are encouraged, and a family-friendly post-race celebration will take place at the runway finish line, known as the Pot-of-Gold Runway Party. Activities include a bounce house, face painting, make-your-own Leprechaun traps, bracelet making, and more!
Registration is first come first served, but spots are limited.
“Families are encouraged to register children now before the gold runs out!” said Grand. To register or to learn more, visit https://ymcarivercrossing.org/community-family/races/flying-leprechaun-fun-run
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River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA)is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 142,000 members and participants at its 12 member branches, 13 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 37 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.
