*****RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP ON SATURDAY 1-3 (3/14) AND SUNDAY (3/16) BEGINNING AT 7AM AT APE HANGERS BAR & GRILL. PARKING WILL BEGIN AT APE HANGERS AND OVERFILL PARKING WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE BEL ALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FIELD (PLEASE DO NOT PARKING THE FIRE DEPARTMENTS LOT). THE RACE WILL BEGIN AND END AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS A SHORT WALK FROM APE HANGERS. AFTER THE RACE, JOIN US AT APE HANGERS FOR FOOD, AWARDS AND ENTERTAINMENT.

This year celebrates our 10th Annual Shamrock 5K Run/Walk Fueled by Coal Road CrossFit. The race will begin with Lil' Leprechaun 650-meter run at 8:00 am and will be followed by the 5K Run/Walk through the scenic streets of Bel Alton, MD. Awards will be given for top qualifiers in each age group. Participants will receive a t-shirt if registered by 2/28 and all will receive a post-race buffet ticket at Ape Hanger Bar & Grill. An award will be given for the best St. Patricks' Day costume. The early bird race registration fee is $40 and will increase to $45 on 1/1/2025.

The beneficiary of this year's race is WHEN I'M BETTER FOUNDATION. Their Mission is to fund cutting edge research and clinical trials that will lead to a cure for DIPG/DMG, while also advocating for those children battling and their families. They want to see these children fulfill their potential and dreams so that the statement, When Im Better is a reality.