Costumes and festive attire are encouraged, so start planning your outfit today! The top 3 most creative costumes win $100, $70 and $30 respectively. Get your Irish on at the race start for a sing along of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”.
Competitive Team Competition
A Competitive Team consists of 3 or more runners. Prizes will be awarded to the three fastest teams, judged by the low total cumulative time for the first 3 finishers on each team (a “cross country” scoring format).
Centipede Team Competition
A Centipede Team consists of 3 or more attached runners. Think up a theme and make costumes! Cash awards of $100, $70, and $30 will be presented to the three most creative teams. The fastest Centipede will be awarded $60.
KIDS FUN RUN: All children are invited to participate in the Fun Run at the conclusion of the 4-mile run (about 11:15 A.M.). Participants will receive T-shirts. In addition, all finishers will receive a gift bag. The starting line will be near the Start/Finish of the 4-mile run. Distance varies by age group.
VOLUNTEERS: The race cannot go on without volunteers. No experience necessary. Email kctcrunner@gmail.com Volunteers receive a St. Pat’s commemorative t-shirt, participate in the random drawings, and are welcome at the food tent.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Splits & Finish Time
Split times will be called at the one, two and three-mile marks. Participants must move to the sidewalk after 90 minutes (11:30 A.M.). This is a chip timed event.
Aid Stations: There will be an aid station at mile 2 and another at the finish.
Schedule
9:55 A.M. – Wheelchair Start
10:00 A.M. – Runners & Walkers Start
11:15 A.M. (Approx.) – Fun Run for Kids
Parking : available in the designated Westport area. Please do not park along race path, vehicle will be towed.
Photographs: Action Sports Images will be present to record your special moment as you finish.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented at the corner of Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue at 11:30 A.M.
Prize Categories:
Top three male and female finishers in each age group
Top Wheelchair Athlete
Fastest overall teams (top 3)
Most creative centipede team (top 3)
Most creative costume
Contact kctcrunner@gmail.com