With St. Patrick's Day approaching residents will have the chance to try out their luck in the Lucky Leprechaun Challenge at the Gleason Family YMCA on Saturday, March 14.

The two-hour fitness event is for both kids and adults, with proceeds benefitting the Gleason Family YMCA Annual Campaign.

The day of fun activities begins at noon with Lucky Laces, the YMCA's kids fitness workout. Children ages 6-14 will be able to participate in three 20-minute workouts  and obstacle courses.

Workouts will be broken into the following age groups: 6-8 years old, 9-11 years old and 12-14 years old. Prizes are available for completing fitness challenges. The cost is $3 per person or $5 for two.

The adult’s fitness challenge, the Shamrocker, begins at 1 p.m. and will feature two 30 minute express style boot camps back to back. Anyone is free to do one or both workouts. The price is $5 per person and will include one raffle ticket for prizes at the end of the event. Additional raffle tickets will be available to purchase for $5 each. The adult event runs from 1 to 2 p.m.

For more information please contact the Gleason Family YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Rd in Wareham, (508) 295-9622.