Last week, we shared some of Baltimore's Saint Patrick's Day weekend events, but this week we have one in specific to focus on - The KELLY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5k! Sponsored by McHenry Row retailer Charm City Run, we are sure that many of our McHenry Row residents will be participating in the race. Although the number of participants have been filled to capacity, you can still watch the race and cheer on your neighbors! Here are the essential race day details, courtesy of Charm City Run:
Packet Pick-ups:
Note: There will be no Packet Pick-up on race day. Packet's must be picked up at one of the locations below. If you wish for someone else to pick up your packet for you, they must present a written note of permission from you.
Friday, March 13th
12-6 PM
Charm City Run Baltimore - McHenry Row
1713 Whetstone Way
Baltimore, MD 21230
Saturday, March 14th
9 AM-3 PM
Charm City Run Timonium
2045 York Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Directions and Parking:
From the North via I-83: South to the Guilford Ave. exit. Proceed on Guilford Ave. past Monument St. You may park underneath the JFX between Monument and Centre Streets or at a parking meter on Guilford Ave. (Bring quarters)
From the South: Calvert St. north to Monument St. and turn right to Guilford Ave. Proceed on Guilford Ave. past Monument St. You may park underneath the JFX between Monument and Centre Streets or at a parking meter on Guilford Ave. (Bring quarters)
Parking Panda:
Finding parking in Baltimore can difficult so we have partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations. Parking Panda allows visitors to purchase guaranteed parking at several convenient locations in Baltimore. Once purchased, parking passes are emailed instantly and guarantee you access to your selected location. Parking is very limited and locations fill up, so we strongly recommend that you reserve your 100% guaranteed parking space now!
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 turnaround point near Jackson Street. Return on Key Highway to go north on Light Street to Pratt Street then to Market Place (left turn). Finish on Market Place between Pratt and Lombard Streets at Power Plant Live.
Click below link to see detailed course map:
Course Map
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 three men and women in the open division of $150, $125 and $100. In addition, a $100 prize will be awarded to the first man and the first woman in the masters division (40 and over). Age group awards (male and female) to 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over. Awards are equal for men and women and will be awarded to the top three individuals in each of the age groups, depending on the number of participants in each age group. There are no duplications.
"NO CHIP, NO TIME, NO AWARD"
Amenities:
All preregistered runners will receive a gender-specific, Brooks technical T-shirt (sizes and availability NOT guaranteed for late packet pick-up) and entry to the post-race party to include light refreshments, FREE beer and live music.
Volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt and entry to the post-race party. Volunteers should check in on race day at the Power Plant Live! To volunteer please email kim@charmcityrun.com
Post-race Party:
Live music and awards will be hosted by Power Plant Live! just north of finish line at Market Place and Water Streets. All runners 21 and over can enjoy free beer at the finish line, but you WILL need proper identification near the finish line.
This year's post-race band just announced: Here's to the Night
Other light refreshments/snacks will be provided. The awards ceremony will be held during the post race celebration.
Event Guidelines:
Please no baby joggers, strollers, roller blades, skates, bikes, dogs, pets or headphones allowed on the race course. Your race number must be worn on your front and must be visible. DO NOT exchange or give your race number to another participant.
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