Community Corner
YMCA Flying Leprechaun Fun Returns to Warminster Park March 7
River Crossing YMCA and Warminster Parks and Rec Collaboration Celebrates Family Health and Community Connection for Third Consecutive Year
This is a paid post contributed by a Patch Community Partner. The views expressed in this post are the author's own, and the information presented has not been verified by Patch.
River Crossing YMCA and Warminster Township Parks and Recreation have announced the return of the Flying Leprechaun Fun Run for its third year. The 1-mile race designed exclusively for children and youth up to age 12 at Warminster Community Park at 300 Veterans Way will take off March 7 at 10AM.
Between the 1940s and 1993, the historic naval base in the heart of Warminster Township, currently Warminster Community Park, was a home and runway for US Navy airships. 23 years later, the Y will host its third annual fun run. The community’s youth earn their wings and become Flying Leprechauns as they run, walk, crawl or stroll their way to the finish, which takes place on what was once the runway for the Navy’s airships.
“This race is very dear to me,” explained race director and US Navy reservist Justin Grand, who recently returned to the Y following nearly a year of basic training and specialty training for his role in the Reserves. “Serving in the Navy and bringing that spirit to the Flying Leprechaun Fun Run allows me to bridge Warminster's rich military history with community impact, creating a historic place of service into a space for our youth and their families to grow and be healthy, connecting the past and future to celebrate the wellness of our community.”
The third annual Flying Leprechaun Fun Run marks the first race in River Crossing YMCA’s 2026 Race Series, which includes the YMCA Bucks County Strong 5K (May 9 in Doylestown), YMCA Kids Triathlon (Aug. 9 in Doylestown) and the YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K (Nov. 26 in Nazareth).
100% of race proceeds support River Crossing YMCA’s financial assistance and community impact programs. All participants of the Flying Leprechaun Fun Run receive a long-sleeved race shirt, finisher's medal, and post-race refreshments. Leprechaun costumes are encouraged, and a family-friendly post-race celebration will take place at the runway finish line, known as the Pot-of-Gold Runway Party. Activities include a bounce house, face painting, live DJ, make-your-own Leprechaun traps, bracelet making, and more!
Registration is first come first served and spots are limited to 250 this year.
“Families are encouraged to register children now before the gold runs out!” said Grand. To register, volunteer or learn more, visit ymcarivercrossing.org/community-family/races/flying-leprechaun-fun-run
River Crossing YMCA (formerly YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties and Greater Valley YMCA) is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves over 142,000 members and participants at its 12 member branches, 12 early childhood centers, 20 summer camp locations and 44 school age child care programs. River Crossing YMCA provides over $12 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcarivercrossing.org.
This post is an advertorial piece contributed by a Patch Community Partner, a local brand partner. To learn more, click here.
