2009 March of Dimes 5K Shamrock Run and Fitness Walk

Date

Start: Friday, March 6, 2009 @ 6:00 PM

Address

City Market, Historic Downtown
Congress & Jefferson Street Savannah, GA

Fees

$20 by Feb. 1/$25 by March 1/$30 Late Offline(March 2-6th).
Additional donations to the March of Dimes are GREATLY appreciated!

Registration Closing Date

Sunday, March 1, 2009 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

5K Run and Fitness Walk

Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Aetna

Shamrock Run

Run the race that saves babies. Be a champion for all babies!

5K Run and Fitness Walk

The Shamrock Run is hailed by local runners as "an institution" and a "must run for anyone who is serious about running in the Savannah Area." The 2008 Shamrock Run had a turnout of over 1,300 runners and walkers; and raised over $38,000 for our fight for Georgia's babies.

website

www.marchofdimes.com/georgia 100% of the proceeds benefit the mission of the March of Dimes to improve the health of babies. We carry out this mission through programs of research, community services, education and advocacy.

Start Times

Day of Race Registration: 4:00PM to 5:30PM at City Market. PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!! Kiddie Run 5:40PM FREE for children 10 and under. ALL children must register and have a parent or guardian sign the event waiver to participate. 5K Race start time: 6:00PM 5K Fitness Walk start time: 6:05PM

Packet Pick-Up

Pick up your T-shirt, timing chip and race packet on Thursday, March 5th from 10:00AM to 6:00PM at FleetFeet Sports, 3405 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404, (912) 355-3527. You may register at packet pick-up or on the day of the race. Packet pick-up/Race Day registration is $30.

T-SHIRTS

All paid participants will receive the official Shamrock Run t-shirt. T-shirts are not included in the free Kiddie Run. We do our best to give you your requested shirt size. We cannot guarantee your size will be available. Please register early and pick up your t-shirt/race packet on packet pick-up day to ensure you receive your requested size!

CHIP TIMING AND RESULTS

For more information about ChampionChip click on the photo

AGE GROUPS

10 & Under
11-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80 & Up

Many thanks to our sponsors

Presenting Sponsor: AETNA ~~~ St. Joseph's/Candler; Fleet Feet Sports; City Market; Savage, Turner, Pinson & Karsman; International Paper; Advanced Business Software Corp/Computerland Savannah; Moon River Brewing Company; Southern Motors; Texas Roadhouse; Savannah Health Perspective; Savannah Morning News; WSAV; Cumulus Broadcasting

COSTUME CONTEST

Celebrate St. Patty's Day by dressing in your craziest green attire. And bring your costumed dog! Sponsored by: Fleet Feet Sports and Brooks

Also a big thaks to Odwalla

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