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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.
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.
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.
Registration for the Leprechaun Dash includes a finisher medal, custom bib number and optional participant shirt.
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.
Top three boys and girls in the Leprechaun Dash also receive special prizes.
Top three overall male and female winners in the 5K will receive Coaches Burger Bar gift cards ($30, $20, $10).
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).
Indoor restrooms available inside SCC.
Proceeds benefit Waterworth Memorial Park.