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:
📍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:
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Date: Saturday, March 14
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Time: Noon – 5:00 PM
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Start Location / Check-In: Northwest Arena, Jamestown Mattress Arena Club
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End Location: Wicked Warren’s (scorecards due by 5:00 PM)
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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 Lexi@chqstriders.org for more information.