There is no race more fun than the Shamrock 5K race! Run through a crowd of thousands of spectators cheering you on to the finish.

Post race party immediately following the run, with prizes and awards.

For More Information, call:
Kelly Dees, Race Director
410-308-1870

Click hereto register.

Sunday, March 15, 2009
1:15 P.M.
Charles and Franklin Streets
Baltimore, Maryland

REGISTRATION LIMITED TO THE FIRST 4,000 ENTRANTS

• Entry Fees

  $25 (if postmarked by December 1, 2008)
  $30 (if postmarked by February 1, 2009)
  $35 (from February 2 to March 14, 2009)
  Do NOT mail registrations after March 12, 2009!
  $40 (Race Day – IF race registration is not already closed!)
  

  No refunds and no confirmation of entry.

  To benefit St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc.

• Course

  The USAT&F certified 5k course is a point to point course. It starts at Charles and Franklin Streets and proceeds South along the Parade route to Conway Street, East to Light Street, and South to Key Highway to a turn around point near Jackson Street. Return on Key Highway to North on Light Street to East on Pratt Street to North on Market Place (left turn). Finish on Market Place between Pratt and Lombard Streets at Power Plant Live. The race course is closed to bikes, skaters, and baby joggers/strollers.

  Water will be provided on course and at the start and finish line. Splits provided at the one and two mile marks.

• Registration & Packet Pickup

  If you have pre-registered, pick up your packets, including race number, shirt, AMB timing chip, and other items on the following dates at these locations:

  Wednesday, March 11, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Charm City Run - Bel Air
  126 South Main Street
  Bel Air, MD 21014
  (call 410-838-3243 for directions)

  Thursday, March 12, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Charm City Run - Annapolis Towne Centre
  1910 Towne Centre Boulevard, Suite 120
  Annapolis, MD 21401
  (call 410-224-9771 for directions)

  Friday, March 13, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
  Saturday, March 14, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
  Charm City Run - Timonium
  2045 York Road, 1st Floor
  Timonium, MD 21093
  (call 410-561-3570 for directions)

  Race Day - Sunday, March 16, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. SHARP
  Downtown Athletic Club
  210 East Centre Street
  Baltimore, MD 21202
  NO packet pickup after 11:30 a.m.!

  You may also register at these locations, IF registration is still open. The course is limited to the first 4,000 runners. Call the information hotline at 410-308-1870 to determine the status of the field.

• Awards

  Cash awards to the top 3 men and women in the Open Division of $150, $125 and $100. In addition, $100 to the first man and woman in the Masters Division (40 & over). Age Group Awards (male and female) to 15 & under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Awards are equal for men and women and will be awarded to the top three individuals in each of the age groups, dependent on the number of participants in each age group. There are no duplications. Prize Drawing: Your entry fee includes a chance to win one round trip ticket to Ireland (maximum value $500.00). You must be present to win.

• Amenities

  All pre-registered runners will receive a GREEN Brooks Technical Tee (sizes and availability NOT guaranteed on race day or for late registration) and entry to the post race party that will include light refreshments, FREE Beer courtesy of Miller Lite, and live music.

  VOLUNTEERS: Will receive a shirt and entry to the post race party. To volunteer, contact Kelly Dees, Race Director, at 410-308-1870, or email [email protected].[email protected].