Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown Fort Collins. The course is fast, flat, USTAF certified, a BolderBoulder qualifying course, and chip timed. Wear your finest green to show off your Irish pride and support a great cause! After the race stay downtown and enjoy the St. Patrick's Day Parade and have a beer on us from Odell Brewing Company at the beer garden on Linden Street.
WE WILL HAVE DAY-OF REGISTRATION, EVERY PARTICIPANT IS $35. WE OPEN AT 7:00AM ON SATURDAY AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00AM, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.
Race Capacity is 3,000
Registration fees
Youth 17 and Under Closed
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FreeNov 1 - Mar 12
Individual Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
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$30.00Nov 1 – Jan 31
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$35.00Feb 1 – Mar 12
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Team Registration Closed
Online registration closed-
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$25.00Nov 1 – Jan 31
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$30.00Feb 1 – Mar 12
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Our Mission
The mission of Partners Mentoring Youth is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, academic or social lives. All funds raised through this event will go to directly support these mentoring programs.
Please consider being a fundraisier for this event or making a donation to the event. We have prizes for our top individual and team fundraisers. If you want to become a mentor or would like to learn more about our program check out our website at www.PartnersMentoringYouth.org
Packet Pick-Up
We will have Packet Pick-Up at Sports Authority on Harmony, 4417 Corbett Drive, on Wednesday, the 11th and Thursday, the 12th from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. This is a great chance to grab your bib, shirt and sponsor swag before the event so you can avoid day-of lines. We will also be emailing out the bib numbers to you before packet pick-up. To save time, please look up your number and come prepared with that number. You can pick up for other people.
FAQ
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Dogs on a leash are welcome. Please clean-up after them and start towards the back of the line-up.
Q: Are strollers allowed?
A: Strollers are welcome. Please start towards the back and register your child (youth 17 & under are free with adult).
Q: What is the course like?
A: The course is a paved street. The race starts and ends at Library Park.
Q: Where do I redeem my bib for a beer?
A: You can turn your bib in at the brewery or at the beer garden set-up on Linden Street.
Q:What is the Shamrock Scurry?
A: This is a free short race for kids 12 and under to participate in. It is prior to the start of the 5K and no registration is necessary.
Q: Do I need to register my child?
A: You do not need to register children under five.
Q: If it snows, will the race be cancelled?
A: Rain or sun, we still run! We will follow city protocol but even if the weather is bad, we don't anticipate canceling the race. If it is unsafe to run, we will postpone the event but will not give refunds.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Try to park east of Peterson.
Q: How do I get to the parade after the race?
A: Please walk down Oak Street to College to watch the parade.
Course Route
Our course starts and ends on Oak at Library Park. You will run south down Peterson, loop around the UCA in the surrounding neighborhoods, and then go north back down Peterson.
Shirts
We have two options again this year, a short sleeve white cotton t-shirt and a long sleeve navy blue technical racing t-shirt. Both are unisex and pre-shrunk. Along with a unique St. Patrick's Day celtic design and shamrock, the shirts say 'Sometimes you need luck, sometimes you need a mentor'. We will have a limited amount of shirt at the event, so order yours ahead of time when you register!
Teams
Participants are encouraged to run in teams. A team must have at least 4 members. There is no limit to the number of members per team, but only the four fastest team members times count toward the team score. The largets team, fastest team and top fundraising team will receive an award.
Awards
The top male and female finishers in the following age groups will receive awards: 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 . The top overall male and female finishers and masters runners will also receive cash prizes. We will also award prizes to the largest and fastest teams. We will have cash prizes for our top winners as well as prizes provided by Sports Authority.
Sponsors
Year-Round Sponsors
Partners is a proud Affiliate Agency of:
Event Sponsors
Event schedule
- Wed, March 11, 2015 4:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up
- Thu, March 12, 2015 4:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up
- Sat, March 14, 2015 7:00 AM - Race Day Registration
- Sat, March 14, 2015 8:00 AM - Kid's Shamrock Scurry
- Sat, March 14, 2015 8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat, March 14, 2015 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
Contact information
- Event contact
- Maryann Fillingim
- Phone
- +1 970-484-7123