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Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Run for the Gold - St. Patricks Day - Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

Race Date

Mar 9, 2025

Location

Fountain Valley, CA

The Experience

Get ready to channel your Irish spirit and chase your pot of gold at Run for the Gold on Sunday, March 9th! Hosted at beautiful Mile Square Park, this festive event offers a Kids Dash, 1 Miler,  5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, blending the magic of St. Patrick’s Day with the excitement of a scenic race. Race Highlights: Rainbow Arch Finish Line: Feel the luck of the Irish as you cross the golden finish line under a dazzling rainbow arch!

Costume Contest: Bring your creativity to life! Compete for prizes in categories like: Luckiest Leprechaun Shamrock Showstopper Golden Glow

Little Leprechaun Dash: A short, fun race for the kiddos, complete with their own festive surprises.

What You’ll Get: Swag: A commemorative “Run for the Gold” medal,  a golden bib, and a super finish line experience. 

Photo Ops: Snap memorable pictures with our pot of gold, leprechaun props, and glowing shamrocks.

Post-Race Fun: Enjoy Irish music, themed snacks, and refreshments at the finish line.

Event Details: Date: Sunday, March 9th Location: Mile Square Park Distances:  Kids Dash, 1 Miler, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Bib Pick Up: 6:30 to 7:35 AM Mile Square Park 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Start Line: Parking Lot PA inside Main Entrance off of Euclid Link to Start Line

Start Times: 7:30 AM Half Marathon 7:40 AM 5K, 10K 7:45 AM - 1 Miler 8:30 AM-Kids Dash

Whether you're chasing a PR or just looking for a reason to dress up and have fun, Run for the Gold is your perfect St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Don’t miss this chance to add a little luck and a lot of joy to your run! Parking Information: Limited Free Parking on Euclid and Warner Ave.  Parking inside the park is $5.00 per car paid at the main entrance cash or card is accepted Additional Race Day Info: Restrooms are located near the start line and all around the park Water and aid stations every 2 miles. Stroller and walker-friendly event. Course is fully marked. Weather & Safety: This is a RAIN or SHINE Event In case of severe weather, (Like tsunamis, titlewave, or zombie apocalypse),  updates will be provided via email and our social media channels. Join the Community: Tag us on social media with #CaliFlowRuns for a chance to be featured! Tune in on Fridays for a chance to win a free race by answering our #FreeEntryFriday questions.

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

100 Yards1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage2/20

1 year running

Size7/15

~25 finishers a year

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 6 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:48

Weather8/10

typical high 62°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

48°

Afternoon (High)

62°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

76%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 25 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

25

Median time

2:05:07

Latest turnout

25

States

6

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:053:00
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