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_______________________________________ Thank you The 2nd Annual Leprechaun-a-thon was so much fun thanks to the generosity of our sponsors; hard work from our volunteers and of course the participation from the runners and the walkers! Thank you to Harbin Clinic Sports Health Foundation, Brewhouse, Blue Sky, Rome Athletic Club, King&Queen Salon, Cycle Therapy, and Microplus for their sponsorships. Thank you to Downtown Development and all the Broad Street businesses who partnered with us to offer post race St. Patty's Day celebrations! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
______________________________________ Race Day Results - Age group results
- Overall results ______________________________________ 2013 Info for Runners & Walkers Welcome all runners and walkers! Here are all the event details:
-GET YOUR GREEN ON! Race through historic downtown Rome and along Heritage Park Trail.
-Wear your St. Patty's Day best to win prizes in the post race costume contests
-Finish with a victory lap around Maddox Track inside Barron Stadium
-Finish line broadcasted on scoreboard big screen
-5K is chip timed by Harbin Clinic Sports Health Foundation
-USATF Certification is pending
-Wear your arm band (provided in race packet) for St. Patrick's Day discounts at restraunts and businesses on Broad Street after the race Get details
-All participants registered by March 10 are guaranteed a T-shirt
-Proceeds to benefit local recreational programs and services _______________________________________ Race Times/Location
Time: Race/Walk begins at 1 PM Start: W. 3rd Street outside Barron Stadium Finish: Maddox track inside Barron stadium
Race packets pick-up: Fri, Mar 15, 2013, 4 - 6:30 pm Race packet pick-up location: Blue Sky, 109 Broad St.
Map: We had to change the course slightly due to construction along the trail. View Map Course Description: A scenic course winding through historic downtown Rome and along the Heritage Park Trail System. Starting line outside Barron Stadium. Run through downtown Rome on Broad Street; cross the Oostanaula River; finish with a victory lap around Maddox Track inside Barron Stadium. Finish line broadcast on scoreboard big screen. A few hairpin turns. Surfaces include paved road, concrete trails, and rubberized track.
USATF Certification #: Pending _______________________________________ T-shirts Register by 12 PM on Monday, March 11 to guarantee a T-shirt.Registration will remain open through Wednesday, March 13 until 5:30 pm. Race day registrants are not guaranteed to receive a shirt as pre-ordered shirts are limited.
Largest Group Registration Award: Register your group by 12 noon March 11 to qualify. The largest registered group wins discounted registration for 2013!
Costume Categories & Awards Presented by Blue Sky Outfitter
Winners will recieve gift card prizes from Blue Sky Outfitter. A total of $500 in prizes will be awarded. Be sure to check out last year's photos for costume ideas. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes in all categories. Hold onto your bib number for costume contest judging immediately following the race.
- Littlist Leprechaun: Most festive youth 12 & Under
- Most Festive Attire: Make us green with envy
- Luckiest Leprechaun: Red beard, green suit and a mischieviest grin. - Koolest Kilt: Beware of the wind
- Best "Dress"- ed: Female or male who can sham-rock a green dress
Pre-Registration Cost: Register by 12 PM, Monday, March 11 for a guaranteed T-shirt. 5K Preregistration: $20
2 Mile Health Walk Preregistration: $15 2 Mile Health Walk Preregistration (6 & Under): $5 (Baby joggers and strollers are allowed on 2 Mile Walk, but not the 5K. )
Pre-registration closes at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, March 13
5K Group Registration Discount: (10 or more): $15 per person
Group registrations MUST be submitted together. Group representative must submit a registration form and payment for each participant. Groups may be made up of both runners and walkers. Group representative must register group in-person: 1 Shorter Ave.
Race-day Registration
-To register the day of the race, bring your entry form to registration window at Barron Stadium.
- Race Day Registration for 5K & Health: $25
- Race Day registration is open from 11 AM - 12:30 PM
- Showers at the tennis center (located beside Barron Stadium) are available for participants after the race.
Want to be a part of the festive event, but don't want to run/walk? We are looking for volunteers! We'll reward you with free race T-shirt! To volunteer: Call Will at 706.291.0766
