ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — Go wild with the Irish as a pair of events scheduled next week will benefit a local school.

One of the oldest races in Central Baldwin County, the Leprechaun Chase celebrates its 27^th anniversary on Sunday, March 13 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church off of Highway 59 in Robertsdale.

The race is held every year on Sunday, the week before St. Patrick’s Day. The race features a 10K, 5K and 2-mile run race at a cost of $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.

“We just want everyone to come out and have a good time and raise money for our school,” Bertagnolli said.

Then on Saturday, March 19, the annual Wild Irish Night will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. Patrick School. Proceeds from both events will benefit St. Patrick School.

You can register for the Leprechaun Chase at McCoy Outdoor, Run-N-Tri or Fleet Feet in Mobile or Running Wild in Fairhope until noon March 10 or at eventbrite.com. Race-day registration will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. with the first race set to begin at 8 a.m.

There will also be a DJ providing music, food and other entertainment at the church, Bertagnolli said.

Prizes will be awarded for the top three male and female overall 5K and 10K finishers, along with the top three male and female masters, grandmasters, senior grandmasters and 15 age groups from 9 and under to 75-99. Prizes will also be awarded to the top male and female 5K racewalkers and 2-mile finishers.

A post-race party will follow the race with awards, drinks fresh fruit and St. Patrick’s famous Irish stew will be served. All participants will be eligible for prizes donated by area merchants. You must be present to win.

For more information, contact the school at 251-947-7395, by email at finolli54@yahoo.com or visit the St. Patrick’s Leprechaun Chase page on Facebook.

Wild Irish Benefit, formerly known as the Wild Irish Drawdown, features a grand prize of $5,000 and five $1,000 prizes. You do not have to be present to win.

There will also be a silent auction and split-the-pot prizes. Dance to music provided by a local DJ.

Food and drink will be provided by California Dreaming, Captain Q’s, El Mexicana, Frenchie’s Cajun Grill, GooRoo’s Grill, Ivey’s Fine Dining, L.A. BBQ, Oyster House and Willy T’s. St. Patrick’s own Knights of Columbus will be serving corned beef sliders and helping with a few other items.

Dress is casual. Wearing green is encouraged. Tickets for the drawdown cost $100 each. For tickets and more information call 947-7395 or visit the Wild Irish Night page on Facebook.