We would like to thank Kelly & Associates Insurance Group for their generous support of the 2010 St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K and we look forward to seeing all of you March 14th.

Limited to first 4,500 participants - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AS OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010 AT 12:15 PM (EASTERN) AS THE 4,500 PARTICIPANT CAPACITY HAS BEEN OBTAINED!

Traveling from Annapolis?
Take the "Party Bus." Click Here for more information.

If registered pick up your packets, including race number, shirt, timing chip and other items on the following dates at all Charm City Run locations:

Wednesday, March 10
4 pm to 7:00 pm
Charm City Run Bel Air, 126 S. Main Street, Bel Air, MD 

Thursday, March 11
1:00 to 7:00 pm
Charm City Run - Annapolis Towne Centre 1910 Towne Centre Blvd. Ste. 120, Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, March 12
1:00 to 7:00 pm
Charm City Run - 2045 York Road, 1st Floor, Timonium, MD

Saturday, March 13
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Charm City Run - 2045 York Road, 1st Floor, Timonium, MD

Race Day- Sunday, March 14, 2010

10:00 am and will close PROMPTLY AT 11:30 AM at the Downtown Athletic Club, 210 E. Centre Street, Baltimore, MD

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, South to Key Highway to a turn around point near Jackson Street. Return on Key Highway to North on Light Street to Pratt Street to 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 finish line. Splits provided at the one and two mile marks.

Awards
Cash awards to the top 3 men and women in the Open Division of $150, $125 and $100. In addition $100 to 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. "NO CHIP, NO TIME, NO AWARD"

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 to 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, call Kelly Dees, Race Director at 410-308-1870 or via email at kelly@charmcityrun.com.

POST RACE PARTY: Post race party, live music and awards will be hosted by "Power Plant Live" just north of finish line @ Market Place and Water Streets. All runners, 21 and over, can enjoy free beer at the finish line. All will need proper identification near the finish line. Other light refreshments/snacks will be provided. The awards ceremony will be held during the party.

Directions & Parking

Directions from the North: I-83 (Jones Falls Expressway-JFX) south to the Guilford Avenue exit. Proceed on Guilford Avenue past Monument Street. You may park underneath the JFX between Monument and Centre Streets or at a parking meter on Guilford Avenue (bring quarters). From the south: Calvert Street north to Monument Street and turn right to Guilford Avenue and follow directions above.

Pier V Parking Garage is offering specials to all race participants. The Pier V Parking Garage is located at 711 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Please see your Participant Registration Bag for coupons to receive discounted rates.

This is an chip timed race.

Sponsors:
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group,  St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc., Brooks Running, Miller Lite, Power Plant Live, Merritt Athletic Clubs, Jones Junction, Charm City Run.

The KELLY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5k benefits the the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Parade uses race proceeds to help offset St. Patrick Day parade costs.

Beneficiaries:

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s Association ALZ Stars Every 70 seconds, someone new joins the ranks of the 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association needs your help to achieve our vision: a world without Alzheimer’s. Join us for the Baltimore Running Festival. When you join ALZ Stars, we will provide you with: your event entry, expert coaching, fundraising support (including your own personal fundraising webpage), a pre-race pasta dinner, race day apparel and a group of runners who will motivate and inspire you. By running with us, you will provide help and hope to the 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and support for the families who love and care for them.Additional information available by calling 410-561-9099 or visiting www.alz.org/maryland.

Athletes Serving Athletes

Mission:

To provide the opportunity for challenged athletes to pursue an active lifestyle by experiencing the thrill of athletic competition otherwise inaccessible to them. Specifically, Athletes Serving Athletes fosters mentoring relationships between a disabled or non disabled adults and disabled youths that focuses on preparing for, and competing in local running and triathlon events. Visit www.athletesservingathletes.org.