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St. Patrick's Day 5K
- Sunday, March 11, 2018
- Finley Community Park
2060 West College Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 - 3pm race time
NEW THIS YEAR
Sorry, but no dogs or double strollers allowed (single strollers okay).
PRIZES/AWARDS
If you finished in the top 3 in your age group, and were not able to stick around on Sunday to pick up your prize, you can still pick it up from Fleet Feet Sports Santa Rosa (111 Third Street) during their business hours thru March 31st, 2018. Fleet Feet's business hours are:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 7pm
Saturday, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, 12 - 5pm
Race Details
The St. Patrick's Day 5K is a chip-timed race open to all ages and abilities and participants receive a commemorative mug at the finish line! Stick around after the race for the post-run celebration complete with a judged costume contest, fun activities, sponsor giveaways and music! Plus, all finishers get to fill their race mug with root beer courtesy of Whole Foods Market or a beer from HenHouse Brewing Company for those 21+. Don't miss details on the Group Discount/Team Race Competition below (listed under COST information).
Proceeds from the 5K benefit the Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks Scholarship Fund. Scholarships from this fund provide families in need the opportunity to participate in our recreation programs.
Late Registration Available -- Limited Supply!
Did you miss the deadline to register for this Sunday's St. Patrick's Day 5K? You're in luck! This year only, we can accept a limited number of in-person registrations at Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, March 10 between 10am-6pm at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa (111 Third St, Santa Rosa).See link below to download and complete the required waiver form and bring it with you to Fleet Feet. These late registrations are available only while quantities last! No race-day registrations allowed.
Registration
All registrations must be done online - Click here to register. Bike Monkey is hosting our registration site; you will be redirected to their website to sign up. (Registration closes March 8th at 11:59pm.) Participants or a designee must pick up registration packet the day before the race at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa from 10am-6pm. Packets will not be distributed on race day.
Mandatory for all racers - You will need to sign and turn in a Waiver Form at packet pickup to receive a race packet. If you are picking up race packets for other participants or group members, you must bring their signed forms with you or we cannot issue their packets. Download the Waiver Form (PDF).
*There are no refunds or transfer of registrations for this event.
Cost Adult 18+
- Thru February 28, 2018 - $30
- Thru March 8, 2018 - $40
Cost 17 and Under
- Thru February 28, 2018 - $20
- Thru March 8, 2018 - $30
No Race Day Registrations.
Group Discount/Team Competition
Available for advanced registration of groups of 10 or more. All team members must be registered in one transaction to receive group discount. Each registrant will receive $5 off their registration and the group will be entered into a team race competition where the top 5 race times on each team of 10 or more count toward a cumulative team time. Prizes awarded for top team! don't forget to pick a team name when registering!
Event Schedule
- 2:45pm: All participants report to start line
- 3pm: Race start-time
- 3:20pm: Post-race celebration opens as first finishers arrive back in park
- 4pm: Award pickup booth opens (top 3 in each age group)
- 4:15pm: Costume Contest Presented by Wine Country Radio
- 5:30pm: Event ends
Costume Contest
Judged costume contest on the stage presented by Wine Country Radio. Contest will begin at 4:15pm. Prizes will be awarded in the following 4 categories:
- Most spirited St. Patty's Kids (for those 12 and under) - prizes for the top 3
- Most convincing leprechaun
- Best Wearin' O' the Green
- Best Dressed Team (groups of 3 or more)
Post-Race Celebration
Beverages
Fill up your commemorative race mug with a beer or root beer! Additional beverages may be purchased (cash only please):
- Root Beer - $2
- Beer - $5
Food for purchase from local food vendors.
Extras
Music, photo opportunities and sponsor booths.
Sponsor the Event
Opportunities are available for sponsors. Click here to view a summary of our sponsorship levels and benefits. Contact Kristi Buffo at (707) 543-3276 or kbuffo@srcity.org to become a part of the event.
Volunteer
Don’t want to run, but still want to be part of the fun? There will be several volunteer opportunities before, during and after the event including goodie bag stuffing, bib-pickup assistance, race route guides, award distribution and more. All volunteers receive a commemorative mug! For information or to sign up for St. Patty’s Day 5K volunteer opportunities, click here or contact Elaine Gutsch, Volunteer Coordinator, (707) 543-3279. We love our volunteers!
THE RACE IS REALLY GOING GREEN!
The Santa Rosa Water Department partners with Rec & Parks to make the 5K truly "green" and kicks off Fix a Leak Week at the event! Stop by the super cool mobile Hydration Station at the race finish line to help quench your thirst with chilled water from the tap. Look for water-saving tips while out on the race course, then stop by the Water booth at the post-event celebration to learn bout water saving rebates and tips for reducing water usage in your home.