2013 Race Photos





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Results

Thanks for participating in the 2013 Catch the Leprechaun!

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2013 Catch the Leprechaun

ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED

 

If you missed the deadline for online registration, you can sign up in person at On the Run (920 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant - Next to Harris Teeter) on Wednesday, March 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Thursday, March 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

 

If you cannot make it to On the Run, you can also register on race day at Mt Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Please note that this race is capped and registration will close as soon as we sell out.  If you want a race entry, do not wait until the last minute to sign up.

 

Date & Time: Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 6:30pm

 

Location:

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

99 Harry M Hallman Jr. Blvd

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Fees:

$30.00 From March 1-13

$40.00 on Race Day

Includes Food, Drinks, Beer* and St Patrick's Day Festivities

*Photo ID Required

Highlights

• St Patrick’s Day Party from 6:30 – 9:00

• Pot of Gold for the Winners

• Prize for Runners who Catch the Leprechaun

• Costume Contest

• Bagpiper at the Start/Finish

• Live Band

• USATF Certified Course

 

Catch the Leprechaun is being held to raise money and awareness for children served by the programs of Pattison's Academy, including its summer camp and Charter School. Pattison's Academy serves children with multiple disabilities. At the summer camp as well as the PACE Charter School, the children receive much-needed physical, speech, and occupational therapy as well as specialized educational instruction and support.

Kimbia Racing

Catch the Leprechaun has chosen Kimbia Racing to manage all online components including registration, volunteers, fundraising and promotion.  

Sign Up at Packet Pick Up or at the Race to Win!

Run for Adela

The 4th annual RUN FOR ADELA Presented by Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. on Sullivans Island, Station 16. This family friendly 5K (3.1 miles) is the only race in Charleston that allows participants to enjoy the beaches of Sullivan's Island while running or walking. The race starts and finishes at Station 16. They had over 700 participants in last year’s race and hope to exceed that number this year. Come be a part of the fun!

http://runforadela.eventbrite.com/

Volunteers

Catch the Leprechaun would not exist without the help of our volunteers and this year will be no different. If you have some time on March 14, please sign up for a shift below.


All volunteers will receive a Catch the Leprechaun shirt and access to the St. Patrick's Day Party. Students are eligible for services hours.

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2013 Floppin' Flounder 5K

The Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run/Walk celebrates 22 years of being one of the Lowcountry’s favorite road races. Head over to Sullivan’sIsland on Saturday, June 8^th at 8am to take part in the tradition and then cool off at the beach when you are done. For registration details, please visit CharlestonRunningClub.com.

 

 

 

Early Packet Pickup • Fri., June 7 • Time TBD
On The Run
(920-A9 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant)

Race Starts 8:00am at the Fish Fry Shack
(intersection of Middle and Station 15)
Sullivan’s Island, SC

 

Entry Fees:

Before 5/25

CRC Member: $15

Non-Member: $20

5/25-6/7
CRC Member $20
Non-Member $25

Race Day $30

Catch the Leprechaun News

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                       

MARCH 6, 2012

 

St Patrick’s Day Celebration coming to Mt Pleasant Waterfront Park

Break out your favorite Irish gear for the Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Charleston, S.C. – March 6, 2012 – If you head towards the end of the Cooper River Bridge next Thursday night, you might find the Leprechaun’s fortune there waiting for you.  On March 14, Catch the Leprechaun 5K participants will be competing for the mythical man’s pot of gold at the race that is bringing residents of the Lowcountry together to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

"We want the community to step away from their televisions to spend the night outside, having fun, and getting some exercise,” said Race Director Mike McKenna.  “We tried to add some excitement to the race by creating a festive atmosphere.  We hope this will appeal to all the new runners and it will encourage them to make running part of their routine.”   

The race organizers were feeling lucky this year.  As an incentive to get people to come to the race, they added more cash and prizes.  The fundraiser for Pattison’s Academy increased the prize money this year to encourage the area’s top runners to enter, but it is also introducing prizes that even a turtle with a limp can win. For the first time, a pot of gold will be given to the person with the best costume and there will also be a drawing for a class for 5 people at Exhale Pilates.       

“We try to cater to the elite runners by focusing on course logistics and operations, but there are some participants who aren’t as concerned with their time as they are with enjoying themselves and supporting a great cause,” added Race Director Larry Schrecker.  “Offering prizes for the casual runner adds to the festive atmosphere.”

The 2013 Catch the Leprechaun is shaping up to be the largest and most competitive field to date.  The race owes much of its success to the support it has received from Cash and Carry, Turnkey Creative, Sertoma Club of Mt Pleasant, Egan’s Spirits, River’s Walk, Greenwood Capital, NBM Construction, Charleston Construction Consultants, Charleston ENT, Awendaw Green, and the Cooper River Bridge Run.  Without them, the event wouldn’t be possible.

To learn more about Catch the Leprechaun, please visit CatchtheLeprechaun5K.com.

The Jefferson Coker Band will be Performing at the Race!

Sell Music online at ReverbNation.com

Discount at Hampton Inn for Catch the Leprechaun Runners

We are pleased to announce that the Hampton Inn is offering a 10% discount for all Catch the Leprechaun participants.

The Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-Isle of Palms hotel is located on the Isle of Palms Connector near Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The historic areas and harbor of Charleston are easily accessible from our Mt. Pleasant, SC hotel. You’ll be four miles from Isle of Palms beaches and next door to Towne Center Shopping Mall.


To take advantage of this great deal, please contact Jennifer Hasty at jennifer.hasty@hilton.com or 843-284-4443.

In addition, Lowcounty Loop Trolley will be offering free transportation to and from the race!

South Carolina Road Race Rankings

Source:  Bill Marable. USATF South Carolina

As of February 24, 2013
     
MEN
1          Michael Banks (26, Charleston)
2          Adam Freudenthal (23, Spartanburg)
3          Brandon Hudgins (25, Rock Hill)
4          Wallace Campbell (26, Clemson)
5          A.J. Fitzsimmons (21, Mt. Pleasant)
6          Eric Ashton (45, Columbia)
7          Steve Rivard (19, Goose Creek)
8          Jay Upchurch (34, Charleston)
9          Karl Walsh (37, Mt. Pleasant)
10      Brian Johnson (37, Mt. Pleasant)
11      Josh Cashman (24, Simpsonville)
12      Jonathan Kinsey (28, Myrtle Beach)
13      Brett Morley (20, Landrum)
14      Justin Bishop (31, West Columbia)
15      Tom Ford (21, Piedmont)
16      Chris Bailey (23, Charleston)
17      David Huckaby (24, North Charleston)
18      Jason Bryan (27, North Charleston)
19      Sango Asante (18, Moncks Corner)
20      Matt Shock (31, Greenville)
 
WOMEN
1          Heather Hunt (38, Sumter)
2          Alyssa Kulik (23, Columbia)
3          Kimberly Ruck (23, Greer)
4          Rives Poe (35, Charleston)
5          Caitlin Schier (29, Charleston)
6          Jemeli Sang (24, Spartanburg)
7          Kathryn Ashton (31, Columbia)
8          Katherine Logemann (30, Mt. Pleasant)
9          Gail Kattouf (39, Greenville)
10      Amy McDonaugh (36, Irmo)
11      Brooke Grice (17, Columbia)
12      Kenzie Riddle (28, Columbia)
13      Heather Knight (30, Mt. Pleasant)
14      Kristi Arledge (43, Simpsonville)
15      Caitlin Ranson (27, Charleston)
16      Claudia Nunez-Lopez (22, Chapin)
17      Sunday Davis (25, Piedmont)
18      Ashley Evens (24, Columbia)
19      Michelle Ziegler (31, Rock Hill)
20      Stephanie Buffo (23, Charleston)

  

MASTERS MEN
1          Eric Ashton (45, Columbia)
2          Irv Batten (49, Summerville)
3          John Charlton (46, Columbia)
4          Philippe Giguere (43, Simpsonville)
5          Jim Coombes (50, Irmo)
6          Greg Brown (44, Mt. Pleasant)
7          Kevin Mosteller (41, Greenville)
8          Marc Embler (55, North Charleston)
9          Joe Hammond (51, Travelers Rest)
10      Chris Giordanelli (48, Simpsonville)
 
MASTERS WOMEN
1          Kristi Arledge (43, Simpsonville)
2          Julie Seymour (43, Greenwood)
3          Margaret Schmitt (40, Greenville)
4          Susi Smith (53, Greenville)
5          Dian Ford (57, Piedmont)
6          Catherine Hollister (43, Mt. Pleasant)
7          Shannon Iriel (40, Columbia)
8          Sarah Allers  (52, Columbia)
9          Lara Shaw (40, Greenville)
10      Kerry Robinson (53, Meggett)  

Sights Along the Course

There's no shortage of sights along the Catch the Leprechaun course, but the highlight has to be running past the USS Yorktown.

Discover history and adventure at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt. Pleasant on Charleston Harbor. Roam the aircraft carrier where fighter pilots landed in World War II. Board the destroyer that supported D-Day at Normandy. Take off in our flight simulator or visit the Medal of Honor Museum. Plan your trip today. Just 5 minutes from Downtown Charleston.

40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
PatriotsPoint.org • 866.831.1720 • Open Daily 9 am - 6:30 pm

SOUTH CAROLINA ROAD RACE RANKINGS

Source:  Bill Marable, South Carolina USA Track and Field
As of February 3, 2013
MEN

1 Michael Banks (26, Charleston)
2 Adam Freudenthal (23, Spartanburg)
3 Brandon Hudgins (25, Rock Hill)
4 Wallace Campbell (26, Clemson)
5 Eric Ashton (45, Columbia)
6 Karl Walsh (37, Mt. Pleasant)
7 Jay Upchurch (34, Charleston)
8 Josh Cashman (24, Simpsonville)
9 A. J. Fitzsimmons (21, Mt. Pleasant)
10 Steve Rivard (19, Goose Creek)
11 Brian Johnson (37, Mt. Pleasant)
12 Brett Morley (20, Landrum)
13 Justin Bishop (31, West Columbia)
14 Jonathan Kinsey (28, Myrtle Beach)
15 Tom Ford (21, Piedmont)
16 David Huckaby (24, North Charleston)
17 Jason Bryan (27, North Charleston)
18 Sango Asante (18, Moncks Corner)
19 Matt Shock (30, Greenville)
20 Chris Bailey (23, Charleston)


WOMEN

1 Alyssa Kulik (22, Columbia)
2 Kimberly Ruck (23, Greer)
3 Rives Poe (35, Charleston)
4 Jemeli Sang (24, Spartanburg)
5 Heather Hunt (38, Sumter)
6 Kathryn Ashton (30, Columbia)
7 Katherine Logemann (30, Mt. Pleasant)
8 Caitlin Schier (29, Charleston)
9 Gail Kattouf (39, Greenville)
10 Amy McDonaugh (36, Irmo)
11 Brooke Grice (17, Columbia)
12 Kenzie Riddle (28, Columbia)
13 Kristi Arledge (43, Simpsonville)
14 Caitlin Ranson (27, Charleston)
15 Claudia Nunez-Lopez (22, Chapin)
16 Sunday Davis (25, Piedmont)
17 Ashley Evens (24, Columbia)
18 Michelle Ziegler (31, Rock Hill)
19 Dee Atkins (34, Duncan)
20 Lisa Girard (20, Fountain Inn)


MASTERS MEN

1 Eric Ashton (45, Columbia)
2 Irv Batten (49, Summerville)
3 John Charlton (46, Columbia)
4 Philippe Giguere (43, Simpsonville)
5 Jim Coombes (50, Irmo)
6 Greg Brown (44, Mt. Pleasant)
7 Kevin Mosteller (41, Greenville)
8 Marc Embler (55, North Charleston)
9 Joe Hammond (51, Travelers Rest)
10 Chris Giordanelli (48, Simpsonville)


MASTERS WOMEN

1 Kristi Arledge (43, Simpsonville)
2 Julie Seymour (43, Greenwood)
3 Margaret Schmitt (40, Greenville)
4 Susi Smith (53, Greenville)
5 Dian Ford (57, Piedmont)
6 Catherine Hollister (43, Mt. Pleasant)
7 Sarah Allers (52, Columbia)
8 Shannon Iriel (40, Columbia)
9 Kerry Robinson (53, Meggett)
10 Laura Boselowitz (44, Mt. Pleasant)

2012 USATF SOUTH CAROLINA LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS OF THE YEAR

Source:  Bill Marable, USATF State Record Keeper
http://www.usatfsc.org/

Eric Ashton and Amy McDonaugh have been chosen South Carolina Long Distance Runners of the Year by USA Track and Field for 2012. Also chosen were outstanding masters competitors Marc Embler and Ruth Marie Embler.

At 44 years old, Eric Ashton uses competing against younger runners as his motivation to keep running at an age when others are slowing down. Racing in 20 events he won half of them to capture the award for a 15th time in the last 20 years. His best race was at the Cooper River Bridge Run 10K running 32:16 finishing as the top South Carolina runner in 19th place. Other outstanding performances were a runner-up finish at the Governor’s Cup Half Marathon in 1:11:41, third at the Rice Run 5K in 15:29 and eighth at the Reedy River Run 10K in 32:25. The Columbia resident placed fourth in the very competitive Turkey Day Run 5K and Reindeer Run 5K in times of 15:37 and 15:32 respectively. His best win came at the Get to the Green 5K in 15:49. Working a very busy schedule as an orthopedic physician assistant he credits much support from his wife, Kathryn, who herself is one of the top runners in the state. Those runners he won this award over were Josh Cashman, Brian Johnson, Jay Upchurch and Karl Walsh.

Being legally blind since age eleven, Amy McDonaugh started running eight years ago in Ohio after the birth of her third child to lose baby weight and just to get out of the house. With no sight in her right eye and only tunnel vision in her left she is unable to drive or hold a regular job. Since moving to Irmo five years ago she has become a fixture at Columbia area races. For the year the Strictly Running sponsored athlete won 12 of 19 South Carolina races she entered. The best victories came at the Columbia Marathon in 3:04:17 despite going a couple of blocks off course and at the Palmetto Half Marathon in 1:23:31. At the Cooper River Bridge Run 10K she was the third state finisher in 17th place with a time of 38:52. Another outstanding time was a 18:56 for 5K at the Race for the Place. Outside of South Carolina she ran 2:52:59 at the Philadelphia Marathon. Her inspiration comes from another legally blind athlete, Marla Runyan, who ran in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The 36 year old Columbia Running Club member contributes her best competitive year to the support of the local running community. In winning this award she was selected over Kristi Arledge, Kathryn Ashton, Rives Poe and Kenzie Riddle.

As a runner for 40 years, Marc Embler was a track and cross country standout at Berea High School in Greenville and at the Baptist College (Charleston Southern University). In 1981 he won the Cooper River Bridge Run. At age 55 he finally wins this first runner of the year award taking home the masters prize. In 17 state events the Strictly Running competitor won three outright, seven master’s titles and the age group award in all but one. He set his very first state group record in the 55-59 division in the half marathon with a time of 1:20:15 at Kiawah Island. Earlier in the year he ran 1:20:22 at the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon and 1:20:01 at the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon in a younger age group. Other outstanding performances were at the Turkey Day Run 5K in 17:19 and at the Red, White and Blue Shoes 5K in 17:28. Outside of South Carolina he managed to finish the Boston Marathon on a very hot day. A retired federal probation he now is a criminal justice professor at his alma mater. He credits his wife of two years, Ruth Marie, for her inspiration and guidance as a coach. They moved from Folly Beach to North Charleston during the year. The other contenders for this award were Eric Ashton, John Charlton, Jim Coombs and George Luke.

Crediting her husband, Marc, for getting her back into racing after a long absence from competing, Ruth Marie Embler returned with a bang. Turning 55 during the year she set three state age group records running 8K in 35:18 at the Carolina Children’s Charity Run, 10K in 44:08 at the James Island Connector and half marathon in 1:34:30 at Kiawah Island. The commercial real estate broker had outstanding times at the Flowertown Festival 5K in 20:26 and at the Myrtle Beach Half Marathon in 1:31:53. Overall in state races she won her age group in 13 0f 15 events taking the masters title in seven. In other races she completed the Boston Marathon in a heat slowed time of 3:43:23. Her running background includes the 2003 Marathon Des Sables, a 152 mile 7 day stage race across the Sahara desert finishing second among 59 women. Her other claim to fame was appearing as a contestant on the television show Survivor in 2006. She and Marc have two children each with one grandchild. They become the first married couple to win the awards. The other runners she beat out for this honor were Sarah Allers, Kristi Arledge, Dian Ford and Susi Smith.

A runner must be a resident of the state and a United States citizen to be eligible for this award. Only distance events in South Carolina from 5 kilometers to the marathon are considered.


VOTING RESULTS

MALE

Eric Ashton 83
Josh Cashman 12
Karl Walsh 7
Jay Upchurch 4
Brian Johnson 1

FEMALE

Amy McDonaugh 44
Rives Poe 37
Kristi Arledge 17
Kathryn Ashton 5
Kenzie Riddle 3

MALE MASTERS

Marc Embler 40
Eric Ashton 35
George Luke 19
Jim Coombs 9
John Charlton 4


FEMALE MASTERS

Ruth Marie Embler 40
Susi Smith 26
Kristi Arledge 18
Dian Ford 12
Sarah Allers 9


SOUTH CAROLINA RUNNERS OF THE YEAR

MALE

1986 - David Branch, Travelers Rest
1987 - Jeff Wentworth, Columbia
1988 - Dave Geer, Clemson
1989 - Rob Devlin, Columbia
1990 - Rob Devlin, Columbia
1991 - Steve Kartlalia, Pendleton
1992 - Steve Kartlalia, Pendleton
1993 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
1994 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
1995 - Selwyn Blake, Columbia
1996 - Selwyn Blake, Columbia
1997 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
1998 - Eric Ashton, Mt, Pleasant
1999 - Eric Ashton, Mt. Pleasant
2000 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2001 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2002 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2003 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2004 - Orinthal Striggles, Columbia
2005 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2006 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2007 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2008 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2009 - Orinthal Striggles, Elgin
2010 - Neville Miller, Mt. Pleasant
2011 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2012 - Eric Ashton, Columbia


FEMALE

1986 - Marcia Mansur, Columbia
1987 - Nancy Grayson, Columbia
1988 - Nancy Grayson, Columbia
1989 - Nancy Grayson, Columbia
1990 - Nancy Grayson, Columbia
1991 - Maggie Kraft, Columbia
1992 - Maggie Kraft, Columbia
1993 - Kathy Kanes, Charleston
1994 - Kathy Kanes, Columbia
1995 - Mary Ellen Kelly, Columbia
1996 - Mary Ellen Kelly, Columbia
1997 - Mary Ellen Kelly, Columbia
1998 - Tracy Center, Greenville
1999 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2000 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2001 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2002 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2003 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2004 - Anne Wyman Cipolla, Charleston
2005 - Donna Anderson, Pawleys Island
2006 - Maggie Chan-Roper, Shaw AFB
2007 - Amanda Cannon, Fountain Inn
2008 - Maggie Chan-Roper, Shaw AFB
2009 - Sopagna Eap, Johns Island
2010 - Kristi Arledge, Simpsonville
2011 - Rives Poe, Charleston
2012 - Amy McDonaugh, Irmo

MALE MASTERS

1986 - Michael McGuiness, West Columbia
1987 - Lansing Brewer, Camden
1988 - Bob Schlau, Charleston
1989 - Lansing Brewer, Camden
1990 - Bob Schlau, Charleston
1991 - Gerry Carner, Clemson
1992 - Bob Schlau, Charleston
1993 - Bob Schlau, Charleston
1994 - Bob Schlau, Charleston
1995 - Dave Geer, Clemson
1996 - Mark Friedrich, Isle of Palms
1997 - Lansing Brewer, Camden
1998 - Gerry Carner, Clemson
1999 - Dave Geer, Clemson
2000 - Ervin Reid, Campobello
2001 - Avery Goode, Jr., Rock Hill
2002 - Ervin Reid, Campobello
2003 - Steve Annan, Mt. Pleasant
2004 - Selwyn Blake, Columbia
2005 - Gerry Carner, Clemson
2006 - Tom Mather, Mt. Pleasant
2007 - Steve Annan, Mt. Pleasant
2008 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2009 - Ed Hughes, Greenville
2010 - George Luke, Greenville
2011 - Eric Ashton, Columbia
2012 - Marc Embler, Folly Beach



FEMALE MASTERS

1986 - Margaret Wright, Folly Beach
1987 - Margaret Wright, Folly Beach
1988 - Gail Bailey, Charleston
1989 - Libby Neely, Fort Mill
1990 - Pat Rhode, Walterboro
1991 - Nancy Grayson, Columbia
1992 - Catherine Lempesis, Columbia
1993 - Catherine Lempesis, Columbia
1994 - Nonie Hudnall, Spartanburg
1995 - Dian Ford, Piedmont
1996 - Catherine Lempesis, Columbia
1997 - Nonie Hudnall, Spartanburg
1998 - Betty Ryberg, Aiken
1999 - Marge Hoffman, Salem
2000 - Dian Ford, Piedmont
2001 - Marge Hoffman, Salem
2002 - Marge Hoffman, Salem
2003 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2004 - Janice Addison, Columbia
2005 - Dian Ford, Piedmont
2006 - Dian Ford, Piedmont
2007 - Donna Anderson, Pawleys Island
2008 - Lisa Tolley, Seneca
2009 - Dian Ford, Piedmont
2010 - Susi Smith, Greenville
2011 - Kristi Arledge, Simpsonville
2012 - Ruth Marie Embler, Folly Beach