2 events in Salem, Ohio
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2 events in Salem-
Sun, Mar 08, 2026 at 9:30 AMSee full details
GCXC Racing - Youngstown presents the inaugural Shamrock 5K & Leprechaun Dash taking place on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at Waterworth Memorial Park, in Salem, Ohio.
The address for the park is: 700 Sunset Blvd., Salem, Ohio 44460.
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Registration and packet pick up take place on race day in the Salem Community Center (SCC) from 8:15am-9:15am. The SCC is located next to Waterworth Memorial Park. The address for the SCC is: 1098 N. Ellsworth Avenue, Salem, Ohio 44460.
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The Leprechaun Dash (1/4 Mile) is open to ages 13 & Under and begins at 9:30am. The 5K begins at 10:00am. Both events are professionally chip timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
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Registration for the Leprechaun Dash includes a finisher medal, custom bib number and optional participant shirt.
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Registration for the 5K includes a finisher medal, custom bib number, participant shirt & free beer at Coaches Burger Bar (Salem) and/or non-alcoholic beverage.
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Top three boys and girls in the Leprechaun Dash also receive special prizes.
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Top three overall male and female winners in the 5K will receive Coaches Burger Bar gift cards ($30, $20, $10).
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Top three male/female in the following age groups will also receive Shamrock socks:
(10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up).
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Indoor restrooms available inside SCC.
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Proceeds benefit Waterworth Memorial Park.
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Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 8:15 AMSee full details
The FCA "Stay the Course" 5K & 1-Mile takes place on Saturday, August 15th, 2026.
The event takes place at First Christian Church in Salem. The address is: 1151 E. 6th Street, Salem, Ohio 44460.
The 1-Mile begins at 8:15am and the 5K begins at 8:30am.
Registration includes a commemorative finisher medal, participant shirt and chip-timed bib number.
Both races are professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.