Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K
- Date Sun 16th March 2025
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Wayne, New Jersey
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K, happening on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in beautiful Wayne, Passaic! This spirited event is a perfect opportunity to celebrate your Irish heritage, whether you have deep roots or just a touch of green in your blood. The race will take place at the impressive Passaic County Technical Institute, a scenic venue that boasts varying elevations, making it a fun challenge for both runners and walkers alike.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie and cheer as you navigate the course, surrounded by the vibrant green and gold atmosphere. Participants can look forward to delicious refreshments, including hot bagels, fruit, and hot chocolate, to fuel your post-race celebration. With age group awards up for grabs for competitors aged 19 and above, there's a chance for everyone to shine! Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event that promises to be as enjoyable as it is challenging. Mark your calendars and come out to embrace the spirit of the Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with camaraderie and cheer as you navigate the course, surrounded by the vibrant green and gold atmosphere. Participants can look forward to delicious refreshments, including hot bagels, fruit, and hot chocolate, to fuel your post-race celebration. With age group awards up for grabs for competitors aged 19 and above, there's a chance for everyone to shine! Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event that promises to be as enjoyable as it is challenging. Mark your calendars and come out to embrace the spirit of the Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K!
Organiser's Description
Looking for a new venue in which to celebrate YOUR Irish heritage (even if you only have a sliver or a distant great, great grandparent) then look no further. Them again, perhaps you heard the rumors of the "running faithful", those that are out running and chatting through their weekends, and wanted to see what all the hubbub was about you found them. Put them together and its time for a GREEN AND GOLD celebration.
But first, why is the event called the "Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K"?
I'LL TELL YOU. Passaic County Technical Institute, [https://pcti.pctvs.org/pcti] PCTI [https://pcti.pctvs.org/pcti] is located at the top of Preakness Avenue in Wayne. If you know the area there are varying degrees of elevation across the campus. It's simply not flat. Not the worst inclines by any means, just "hard". So jogging and walking are quite acceptable options for this hard place.
The venue (facilities) on the other hand is quite impressive. The PCTI [/PCTI]campus (closed to traffic which makes it super safe) is quite something to look at provided all its amenities. Its something of a small college rather than a high school and there is a nice warm place to congregate (should it be chilly), just off outside the start/finish (its common) BEFORE and AFTER hitting the asphalt.
As with prior PCTI events the following amenities will be provided:
REFRESHMENTS: Hot Bagels, Fruit, Hot Chocolate, Bottled Water
AWARDS: Age Group Awards (no Overalls): 19&Under, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80-89,90+ .. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, M & F. We will look to further divide/align the 19&Under AG based on participation.
But first, why is the event called the "Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K"?
I'LL TELL YOU. Passaic County Technical Institute, [https://pcti.pctvs.org/pcti] PCTI [https://pcti.pctvs.org/pcti] is located at the top of Preakness Avenue in Wayne. If you know the area there are varying degrees of elevation across the campus. It's simply not flat. Not the worst inclines by any means, just "hard". So jogging and walking are quite acceptable options for this hard place.
The venue (facilities) on the other hand is quite impressive. The PCTI [/PCTI]campus (closed to traffic which makes it super safe) is quite something to look at provided all its amenities. Its something of a small college rather than a high school and there is a nice warm place to congregate (should it be chilly), just off outside the start/finish (its common) BEFORE and AFTER hitting the asphalt.
As with prior PCTI events the following amenities will be provided:
REFRESHMENTS: Hot Bagels, Fruit, Hot Chocolate, Bottled Water
AWARDS: Age Group Awards (no Overalls): 19&Under, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80-89,90+ .. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, M & F. We will look to further divide/align the 19&Under AG based on participation.
Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K