Ballantyne, N.C. – Event Marketing Services, Inc. – an affiliate of Run For Your Life – will be kicking off St. Patrick’s Day with Stonecrest at Piper Glen – the presenting sponsor and host of the 9th Annual Shamrock 4 Miler. The race, which will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital, is scheduled for Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 8:00AM.
The four-mile run is open to runners of all ages and abilities and baby joggers. The family-friendly event will also feature a ‘Kid’s Leprechaun Jog’ and an ‘Easter Bunny Hop’ post-race celebration (from 9:00AM-Noon). The festivities will include a bounce house, face painting, coffee and donuts with the Easter Bunny, and fundraising activities for Levine Children’s Hospital. All pre- and post-race activities will take place at Stonecrest at Piper Glen, located at 7824 Rea Road in South Charlotte. Details available at www.shopstonecrest.com.
“We look forward to this run each year and are thrilled about supporting an event that promotes fitness, provides fun for the entire family, and helps the amazing patients at Levine Children’s Hospital,” says Laura Griffin, senior property manager of Stonecrest at Piper Glen.
Registration fees and deadlines are as follows: now thru Feb. 18: 4 Miler $15; K-12 $10; Kid’s Leprechaun Jog $5; February 19-March 11: 4 Miler $20; K-12 $15; Kid’s Leprechaun Jog $5; March 12-16: 4 Miler $25; K-12 $20; Kid’s Leprechaun Jog $5; Race Day: 4 Miler $35; K-12 $30; Kid’s Leprechaun Jog $5. Register online at http://www.runforyourlife.com/Events/shamrock4miler/ or mail an application and entry fee (postmarked by March 12) to Run For Your Life; Attn: Shamrock 4 Miler, 2422 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28203. For questions, contact registration at 704-358-0717.
“We’re excited about teaming up with StoneCrest at Piper Glen and appreciate all of their support in making this year’s Shamrock 4 Miler a fun and memorable event for the community,” said Tim Rhodes, owner of Run For Your Life and Event Marketing Services, Inc. “We are looking forward to bringing everyone together to run for a great cause and to kick off St. Patrick’s Day.”
