The Event: Join us for the 2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Fun Run Walk Irish Festival benefiting the Lone Star Feis (a program of the Lone Star Irish Dance, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to restore, advance, and preserve the rich culture and traditions of Ireland, including traditional Irish dance, music, and language, creating a closer bond among descendants of Irish heritage and all lovers of Irish dance)
The race will start at 9AM on March 15, 2008 at Decker Lake (Walter E. Long Lake). Parking details will be announced at a later date. Please check www.runtex.com for more information. The entry fee also includes a “Shamrock Shuffle” t-shirt.
Please note the race course is cross-country and some areas may be uneven. Strollers are not permitted on the race course.
A special "Pot of Gold" Scavenger Hunt for the wee lads and lasses will begin at approximately 10:00 am.
THE AWARDS
- Awards will be given to the top 50 overall male and female finishers.
- The best "Wearing of the Green" costume will also win a special award.
- Free food and drinks will be provided to all runners / walkers at the Award Ceremony
- Every race participant will automatically be entered for a chance to win a special prize (to be announced)
AFTER RACE ACTIVITIES
Join us for fun and activities:
- For the kids - face painting and moonwalk
- Live music by the Tea Merchants
- Bagpipers
- Irish Step Dance Show
- Vendors
- Come in costume and/or green for a special gift from us for the best costume
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will be at RunTex Town Lake, 422 West Riverside Dr, 512-472-3254.
The hours for pick-up will be:
Friday, March 14 - 10am – 7pm
BENEFICIARY
The 2nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Fun Run/Walk Irish Festival benefits Lone Star Irish Dance, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The mission of Lone Star Irish Dance, Inc. is to restore, advance, and preserve the rich culture and traditions of Ireland, including traditional Irish dance, music, and language, creating a closer bond among descendants of Irish heritage and all lovers of Irish dance
- Lone Star Irish Dance, Inc. is 100% donation and volunteer based
- All donations are tax deductible
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