The Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance will be holding the Shamrock & Run 5K and Rainbow Fun Run Saturday, March 18, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The 5K race will start at 5 p.m. Registrations should be received by March 4, to guarantee an event tee shirt. The cost is $25 for the 5K and the Rainbow Fun Run is free. Late registrations will be accepted; however, tee shirts may not be available. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers of the 5k race and the first and second place finishers in the following age groups: 12-16; 17-24; 25-30; 31-40; 41-50; 51-60; 61+.
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Packet pickup and late registrations will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. prior to the race Saturday evening in the parking lot of the Hamilton Post Office. Participants will receive a race packet which includes a tee shirt (with early registration), race bib and sponsor information.
The Rainbow Fun Run will be held at 4:30 p.m. and is open to all children ages 2-13 years of age.
The Survivor and Memorial tribute will immediately follow the conclusion of the Rainbow Fun Run and mark the starting line for the 5k.
The 5k, which will begin at 5 p.m., is open to all runners, walkers, and rollers (strollers and bikes are allowed, but please stay toward the back of the starting line to reduce the risk of injury).
Spotters will be stationed at all turns throughout the route to help designate corners, turns and directions.
The course begins at the corner of Ardinger and Bird. Runners will head north to the stadium circle and continue around the PHS Stadium back to Ardinger where they will head south to Arthur. Turn right on to Arthur and head west to Gallatin. Follow Harley Road to Business 36 (W. Berry Street) and turn east to cross the four-way and continue to South Johnson Road. Head south on Johnson and then west on Irwin (at the nursing home). Turn north on to South Colby and continue to Business 36. Turn west on Business 36 and then head north on Ardinger to the finish line on Bird Street.
The race, which finishes just outside Levi Garrison & Sons Country Brewery, will be held on St. Patrick’s Day weekend so be sure to join in the fun by wearing your green race gear and shamrock socks!
Spectators are encouraged for both races and volunteers are needed to help with route designation and encouragement. Feel free to add to the fun by playing music or simply cheering the runners along throughout the route.
A special thank you to our sponsors, Levi Garrison & Sons Country Brewery, The Hamilton Bank, Hy-Klas, and the Caldwell County Cares Coalition.
The Caldwell County Foundation Cancer Assistance organization benefits local residents who have been diagnosed with cancer. All proceeds of this event will benefit those in our county.
Contact Kelly Pingleton at 816-291-0018 to register, volunteer or for more information.
Additional information can also be found on Facebook.