March Featured Race: Kiss Me I’m Irish

WHAT

Inspired by the song Kiss Me I’m Irish from Gaelic Storm. What better way than celebrate St Patrick’s weekend with real Irish Music! With a Half Marathon, 8K, 4k AND run at the world’s largest Kilt run record Kiss Me I’m Irish has something for everyone. 2018 will be the second year of a 4 part medal. The finishers medal builds over 4 years into a lucky four leaf clover.

“Arizona’s Largest St Patrick’s race for a cause! Costume contests, easy course, plus there are lots of fun activities to do in Glendale! ” – Darryl Toupkin, Organizer 

If you’re up to it, you can help raise money for Arizona Relay for Life by taking the “Kiss Me I’m Irish” challenge! Run 1k on Friday night, then come back and run the Half Marathon, 8K or 4K on St Patrick’s Day, March 17th. You’ll get lots of bling – a medal for Friday, a medal for Saturday and an extra “challenge” medal.

Kiss Me I'm Irish Run in Glendale, AZIn the true spirit of St. Patricks Day there will be post-race music until 11 am and plenty of food and beverage, including “Bundtinis” compliments of Nothing Bundt Cakes. The party continues at Westgate with an after-party at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, and a Guinness for all!

WHEN: 3/16

WHERE: Glendale AZ

HOW: Register here: athlinks.com/event/133045

WHAT ELSE?

Help Us Break The World RecordYou won’t want to miss the Friday night “Kilt Run” produced in partnership with American Cancer Society Relay for Life Glendale/Peoria.Your Entry Includes a kilt, finisher’s medal and if you are of age, a Guinness! Tell your friends! 1765 runners wearing kilts are needed to break the world record for the number of runners and walkers in kilts. (currently held by Perth, Ontario, Canada)

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