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Chautauqua Striders 2026 St. Pat’s Dash 🍀

Dust off your green gear and get ready to Run the Green at the 2026 St. Pat’s Dash 3-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14th! This St. Patrick’s Day weekend favorite kicks off the Chautauqua Striders 2026 Runner of the Year Series and brings the fun from start line to finish line.

Best of all, every step you take supports a great cause—proceeds from the St. Pat’s Dash directly benefit Chautauqua Striders youth programming for local kids and families.

Expect shamrock-level good vibes, post-race snacks, race swag, a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, and an epic post-race mini golf bar crawl to keep the celebration rolling. Whether you’re racing, jogging, or walking, this is one you don’t want to miss!

🍀 Race Information

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Start Time: 9:30 AM

Check-In & Day-Of Registration:

• 8:15 – 9:15 AM in Jamestown Mattress Arena Club

• Day-of registration is $35 with limited shirt availability—don’t wait!

📍Location: Northwest Arena

319 W 3rd St., Jamestown, NY 14701

👕 T-Shirt Cut-Off

Register by Wednesday, March 4th at noon to guarantee your long-sleeve St. Pat’s Dash race tee—included with registration!

🏆 Age Groups & Awards

Awards will be held following the race in the Jamestown Mattress Arena Club (upstairs).

Top 3 overall male and female runners earn a special prize

1st overall walker will be recognized and awarded

Top 3 males and females in each age group score a 2026 St. Pat’s Dash pint glass 🍺

Age Groups:

14 & Under | 15–19 | 20–24 | 25–29 | 30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49

50–54 | 55–59 | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70–74 | 75–79 | 80+

Registration Rates

Early Bird Pricing (through February 28):

Students (18 & under): $25

Adults (19–79): $30

Super Seniors (80+): FREE

Starting March 1:

Students: $30

Adults: $35

Super Seniors (80+): FREE

🍻⛳ Putts & Pints Mini Golf Bar Crawl

Putts & Pints is a mini golf bar crawl fundraiser following the St. Pat’s Dash. Teams will make their way through participating locations, playing a mini golf hole at each stop and enjoying the afternoon at their own pace — no running required!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 14

• Time: Noon – 5:00 PM

• Start Location / Check-In: Northwest Arena, Jamestown Mattress Arena Club

• End Location: Wicked Warren’s (scorecards due by 5:00 PM)

• Team Entry Fee: $80 per team through February 28 | $100 per team starting March 1

Participating Locations:

Northwest Arena

The Cherry Lounge

Brazil

Haggy’s 4 Below - 10% of all food sales from the day will be donated to Striders!

Wicked Warren’s

Grab your friends, form a team, and keep the St. Patrick’s Day celebration going while supporting the Chautauqua Striders! Click the link below to register today!

Putts & Pints Mini Golf Bar Crawl Registration

🍀 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make the St. Pat’s Dash possible and for supporting our organization.

Interested in sponsoring the race or donating to our basket raffle?

We’d love to hear from you! Contact [email protected] for more information.

CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS 2026 YOUTH TRACK & FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The program will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for 6 weeks over the summer. The first session will be Tuesday, July 7th and the last session is on Thursday, August 13th. All practices and meets will be held at Strider Field located at Thomas Jefferson Middle School,195 Martin Road, Jamestown, NY.

The Youth Track & Field Development Program (YTFDP) is a summer program designed to introduce kids ages 5-13 to the basics of track and field in a fun and supportive environment. The program runs 2x a week for 6 weeks during July and August, with participants grouped by age and guided by our dedicated coaching staff. By keeping our coach to student ratio low, the program ensures personal attention, skill development, and mentorship. Through participation, athletes can learn basic athletic skills which can be applied to further athletic development. There are also educational objectives pertaining to health and wellness topics that are implemented into the structure of the program.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

Tuesdays are "practice" days, and Thursdays are "meet" days.

In the first session of the week, kids learn and practice 3-4 different track and field events/skills, helping them build skills and confidence in the sport. The second session of the week is a "meet day", where participants get to compete the events that they learned, and get real times and measurements. Instead of only recognizing top finishers, we celebrate effort, recognize character, and growth through unique, handmade “Paper Plate Awards,” reinforcing confidence, resilience, and a love for physical activity.

Some additional highlights of the program include themed days to add extra fun, a parent race to involve families in the excitement, and an end-of-year pizza party and award ceremony to celebrate the kids' hard work and accomplishments.

SCHEDULE: All practices and meets are from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Week 1: Tuesday, July 7th & Thursday July 9th

Week 2: Tuesday, July 14th & Thursday, July 16th

Week 3: Tuesday, July 21st & Thursday, July 23rd

Week 4: Tuesday, July 28th & Thursday, July 30th

Week 5: Tuesday, August 4th & Thursday, August 6th

Week 6: Tuesday, August 11th & Thursday. August 15th (end of the year party and award ceremony)

PROGRAM COST:

The cost of this 6-week program is $70.00 per individual child, or $55.00 per child when registering siblings/multiple children.

Full and partial scholarships are available. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13

Late registration will be available at any practice or competition with limited t-shirts available. To guarantee a t-shirt, please register before Thursday, June 25th.