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Additional race information can be found at http://www.nOgRunClub.com/StPaddys.
Place
Raleigh, NC US 27603
Description
The nOg Run Club invites you to join us for the 8th annual running of the St. Paddy’s 8K as we again look to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Kilt Run with a short 1K run/walk prior to the 8K!
Register at www.nOgRunClub.com/StPaddys
We will be attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Kilt Run with a short 1K run/walk at 9:30am prior to the 8K beginning at 10:30am. Don your best kilt for a day of running and fun in downtown Raleigh. After the run, celebrate at the Raleigh Beer Garden event space with live Irish music, food, and the first beer is free to all runners of the 8K! The current Guinness World Record was set in 2012 in Perth, Ontario with 1,764 runners. With your help, we can beat their record!
8K includes entry into the kilt run, tech shirt, craft beer, and finishers medal:
Until 1/4/2016
Individual: $30.00
1/5/2016 – 02/15/2016
Individual: $33.00
02/16/2016 – 03/16/2016
Individual: $36.00
03/17/2015 – 03/19/2016 (Packet pickup and Race Morning)
Individual: $40.00
Virtual Runner: $25.00 (shirt/medal will be mailed to you the week of March 21st)
Kilt Run Only Registration (MUST wear a kilt):
$5 for Kilt Run Only
$20 for Kilt Run, event shirt, and beer
Guinness World Record Kilt Run
The kilt run is a 1K run/walk and is open to anyone who has a kilt! Guinness defines a kilt as a plaid, knee length garment that buckles. IF YOU KILT DOES NOT HAVE A BUCKLE, PLEASE WEAR A BELT
FREE Kids Run
We even have FREE entertainment for the children! The 150 meter kids run will start at 10:45am.
All children will receive a medal after crossing the finish line.
Along with the live music, this is a perfect way to keep your little ones entertained during the 8K.
Packet Pickup
– Thursday, March 17th 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Fleet Feet Raleigh, Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3532 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
– Friday, March 18th, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27609
– Saturday, March 19th, 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Raleigh Beer Garden, 614 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27609
After Party
Bands include:
Wake & District Pipe Band
9 Times Around
Sorry, refunds will not be issued. 100% of the proceeds from the St. Paddy's 8K and Kilt Run will be donated to charity.
Due to our liability insurance, dogs are NOT allowed on the course. We do allow strollers but we ask you to start towards the back.
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