What's This?
St. Patty's Run Green 8K Race
Location: Downtown Raleigh
Date: Saturday March 5th, 2011
Time: Starts at 2 pm
Visit: www.stpattysrungreen.com
You don't have to win to WIN! Every 50th finisher gets a pair of Dry Max running socks. Every 100th finisher gets a pair of running shoes from Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh.
Enjoy race contests sponsored by the nOg Run Club: Fastest kilt runners, best St. Patty's theme costumes, and other crazy-fun contest themes!
After-Party! Start your St. Patty's celebration with a great post-race party with live music hosted by Tir na nOg. A special post-race dinner menu will be avaialble during the party.
Register for the 8K race by Feb 28 and receive a race t-shirt.
The first 1,800 registered 8K runners receive a St. Patty's Run Green pint glass - and the first beer is included (age 21+)!
You don't have to win to win! Brooks Sports and Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh will give a free pair of Brooks running shoes to every 100th 8K finisher!
Highlights of this great new event:
The same scenic USATF-Certified downtown 8K route (with 2 water stops) as last year for this USATF-Sanctioned race.
Race timing: Enjoy the best runner experience with disposable-chip timing and real-time results by Precision Race. Register to receive a text message with your race time at the finish. Use our touch-screen Results Kiosks to check your personal race results. www.precisionrace.com
Convenient parking close to the race start/finish at Moore Square
Post-race street party hosted by Tir na nOg Irish Pub. The beer truck will have beer available for purchase (21 and above).
A "green" sustainable event with minimal landfill waste. "Electronic" race packets, natural, compostable food and drink containers, and other earth-friendly initiatives.
Prizes are provided by race sponsors Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh and Brooks Sports. Award categories include (preliminary):
Top 3 overall male and female
Top 3 overall male and female Masters
Top Kilt wearers
Every 100th finisher prizes
Top 3 in the following age groups (male and female except as noted): 15-under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and above
Questions? Email info@precisionrace.com or call Bruce at 919-349-1719.
Associated Street Closures:
The 200 block of South Blount Street will be closed at 12:30 to facilitate set up of the start/finish area. At 3 pm the runners will proceed north on Blount Street, right onto Jones Street, left onto Bloodworth Street, right onto Pace Street, right onto East Street, left onto Jones Street, left onto Elm Street, right onto Boundary Street, right onto Watauga Street, left onto Oakwood Avenue, left onto State Street, left onto Monroe Street, left onto Brookside Drive, right onto East Street, left onto Pace Street, left onto Bloodworth Street, right onto Jones Street, left onto Blount Street and return to the start/finish line.
The race will conclude by 4:30 pm. The after party in conjunction with Tir Na Nog will utilize the 200 block of South Blount Street until 10:30 pm. The roadway will be open for traffic by 11:15 pm.
