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Atlanta St. Patrick's Day 5K (formerly O'Highlands Jig & Jog)

Piedmont Park

Saturday, March 16, 2013 @ 9:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, March 16, 2013 @ 9:30 AM

Additional Date Information

9:30 AM

Address

Piedmont Park
400 Park Drive Ne Atlanta, GA

Fees

$25 until Feb. 15th, $30 thereafter

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, March 10, 2013 @ 3:00 PM PST

Brief Description

The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day 5K has moved from Virginia Highland to Piedmont Park to make room for more runners & walkers. Be sure to register early for this popular 5K. Registration will close at 1000 or on March 7th, whichever comes first.

RACE START & FINISH

Main Pavilion at Piedmont Park. 400 Park Drive NE, Atlanta 30306

TROPHIES/AGE GROUPS

Overall M & F, Masters M & F, and 3-Deep each age group in 5 year increments: 10 & under thru 65 & over. Phidippides gift cards for Overall M & F and Masters M & F winners.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! Pick up packet and t-shirt early at Phidippides Ansley on: 3/8, 3/9, 3/11, 3/12, 3/12, 3/13. If picking up Race Day, go to Main Pavilion between 8:15 – 9:15am. Green 100% cotton shirts with St. Patrick’s Day theme!
Registration methods:
www.active.com
www.Running4Fitness.com (download form & mail)
www.rungeorgia.com (download form & mail)
Registration onsite at Phidippides, Ansley Mall www.phidippides.com

PRIZES FOR RACE PARTICIPANTS

Shamrock beads for all participants! Pot O’ Gold drawings for lots of great prizes from local businesses.

COSTUME CONTEST & IRISH JIG DANCE CONTEST

$25 cash prizes for best male & female costume contest in the following age groups: Kid-12 & under; Teen-13 – 19; Adult-20 & up. Dance the best Irish Jig to win $25 cash prize.

Additional Information

New this year – Electronic Chip Timing! The course is USATF certified and is a qualifier for Peachtree Road Race (Peachtree registration opens 3/17).

Walkers welcome. Kids in strollers & dogs on leashes okay. Irish music & loads of fun!
Cash prizes for the best Irish costume and for the best Irish jig.
Shamrock beads for all participants!
Pot O’ Gold drawings for hundreds of dollars in gift cards from local businesses.
Portion of proceeds to benefit neighborhood charitable causes.

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