2^nd Annual  Running of the Leprechauns 8K

Saturday, March 13, 2010
9:00 am Nags Head, NC
Kellys Restaurant
Outer Banks Running Club
$30/Pot of Gold
$15/Blarney Stone

The 2^nd Annual Running of the Leprechauns is expected to be one of the club’s largest events building upon a successful inaugural year.  The run coincides with the OBX Taste of the Beach Weekend, so interest will be high.

• This event is open to runners and walkers of all levels and paces.  Strollers, bikes, dogs, and bandits are prohibited.
• This is a point to point course combining paved surface and trail including hills and inclines. 
• The course conditions will be monitored and the exact route will be posted online Friday, March 12^th on the Kelly’s website, www.kellysrestaurant.com. 

COURSE: The course begins on Villa Dunes Dr. in Nags Head, NC.  The course takes a right turn onto a private non-paved road and continues through Nags Head Woods with a right turn and loop around the Twiddy cemetery; right turn onto  Ocean Acres Drive (Water Stop/Portojohn location); right turn and parallel to US 158 (not on the bypass) to Kelly’s. 

REGISTRATION/FEES

• Register On-line at http://www.fsseries.com.
• Field Limit 250.
• Pot of Gold:  $30 Through Midnight March 1.  March 2-March 7, $35.
• Includes race shirt, running gloves, and post race party.
• First 100 Pot of Gold Registrations receive a “Lucky Charm” bonus gift.
• Pot of Gold Registration Deadline: Midnight March 7^th.  No exceptions.  This data is used to order and process the race shirts.
• Blarney Stone:  $15 Through March 9^th. Includes race fee, running gloves, and post race party.  This option is for those who “just have enough shirts” or just want to run.
• Paper Registration: We will take paper registration, exact cash only, if space remains, Friday, March 12^th at packet-pick-up and from 7:30-8:15 am race day.  This option is available for $20/Blarney Stone level only.

AWARDS:

First 150 finishers get to dip into the Pot of Gold.

Fastest Leprechaun

• Top Three Male Runners
• Top Three Female Runners
• 1^st-3^rd Age Group Ribbons
• Best Irish Costume
• Emerald Isle-Selected by race staff during the event.
• Luck of the Irish-We just love surprises!

IRISH TAVERN PARTY:  Post Race hospitality and awards will be held in Kelly’s Tavern. 

Menu:

• Kelly’s Signature Sweet Potato Biscuits
• Irish Stew
• Irish Soda Bread
• Sugar Cookies, sponsored by Just Desserts
• Cup Cakes, sponsored by Leanne Macklin
• Water, Coffee, Tea
• Guiness Beer (runners only)

CHARITIES:

• Race proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Community Foundation, www.obcf.org.
• Food Drive: We are collecting food items for Food for Thought.  This volunteer organization provides meals for Dare County school children over the weekends.  Visit www.foodforthoughtobx.org  to learn about this need that could easily fall through the cracks. 

• Suggested items: oranges, apples, microwave popcorn, cereal bars, granola bars, juice boxes, and snack packs-pudding, apple sauce, crackers, raisins, and cookies. 
• One World Running: The best reason to clean out the closet.  Donate your old/used/worn-out/much loved running/athletic shoes for refurbishment and recycling.  This endeavor supports our sport, the environment, and those in need. www.oneworldrunning.org

RAFFLE: All participants are entered into a raffle.  Bring  a non-perishable food item( see list) and receive an additional  raffle ticket for prizes.

Race Time: 9 :00 am

Parking: Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern

• Participants/spectators will be shuttled to the start line.  ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING at the START LINE.
• Runner Check-in: Saturday, March 13^th  7:30-8:30 am@ Kelly’s.
• All participants, including those who pick up packets Friday evening, will confirm their participation at check-in.  We will be checking in runners in the restaurant.  Water will be available and you will enjoy the interior warm restrooms. 

Shuttle: Runners and Spectators will ride the bus to the start line and gather in the parking lot of the International Ark Church.  The shuttle runs 7:30-8:40 am. 

Post Race Start: The shuttle will transport spectators to the finish line and Kelly’s. 

BlueGreen Outer Banks: This Saturday’s 8K Running of the Leprechauns is the Outer Banks’ first certified BlueGreen event! The event has banned plastic water bottles and styrofoam cups; includes online registration; BlueGreen’s Tees to Totes reusable tote bags given to runners – no plastic bags; and BYOWB – Bring Your Own Water Bottle. All paper will be recycled.