Event Description:
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. You may register on race day from 1-2:45 pm Sunday at Moore Square.
PACKET PICKUP: Sunday at Moore Square from 1-2:45 PM.
The St. Patty's Run Green 8K is an earth-friendly St. Patty's celebration. Run Green was the first sustainable "Race Without a Trace" in Raleigh.
Advanced Check-In: Thursday 3-7 pm at Fleet Feet Sports (Ridgewood Shopping Center at Wade Ave and Ridge Rd near Whole Foods).
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 hosted by Tir na nOg Irish Pub. Live music by Irish Band "My Three Kilts" Tir na nOg will offer a special runner's menu of quick food items during the party.
NEW: This year we are introducing a new "Pint-Sized micro-marathon" for non-runners who want to support the fight against MS. Walk, jog, or run 26.2 yards around Moore Square and then join all the post-race festivities hosted by Tir na nOg!
Register for the 8K race by March 3rd and receive a race t-shirt. SHIRTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE if you have not already registered.
NEW: The first 1500 registered runners (for the 8K or the Shamrock Dash) receive a St. Patty's Run Green pint glass - and the first beer is included (age 21+)! THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET YOUR PINT GLASS
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:
A scenic new USATF-Certified downtown 8K route (with 2 water stops) for this USATF-Sanctioned race.
Race timing: Enjoy the best runner experience with disposable-tag timing by Precision Race. With no separate chip distribution line to wait in and no finish-line congestion caused by chip collection, enjoy a hassle-free race. 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.
Competitive division 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
For more details on the "Race Without a Trace" series go to http://www.endurancemag.com/go-green
Questions? Email info@precisionrace.com or call Bruce at 919-349-1719.
