St. Patrick's Day Parade Run - 33rd Annual

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Join over 12,900 runners in downtown Saint Louis, Missouri on the morning of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

After the Run, stick around and visit the Runner's Village near the finish line for prizes, displays, and entertainment for registered runners.

Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Please note that streets will reopen after the bulk of the pack has passed, so slower runners may be asked to make their way to the sidewalks.

All runners will have bib number and timing chip mailed to the address listed at registration if registering before March 6.

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• For years, we have distinguished between the two categories.
  
• Now all runners who registered by March 6 will receive a bib number with a timing chip affixed.
  
• All runners who finish with a chipped number are eligible to qualify for a prize.
  
• The chip does not need to be returned. As always, we welcome runners of all skill and experience levels.
  
• Note: You must register by 3/6 to receive a timing chip.
  

• The first 14,000 runners to register will receive t-shirts on or before the event.
  
• T-Shirts will be made available to subsequent registrants at a later date.
  
• Please Note: During the registration process, you will be asked to select your preferred t-shirt size.
  
• We will do our best to have your preferred shirt size at pick up.
  
• All shirts are on a First Come / First Serve basis.
  

Join us the night before the run for the St. Patrick's Day Parade Irish Dinner, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. You can sign up online (cost is $85 per person; includes cocktails, dinner, and entertainment) during your Run registration.

The Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is the official hotel of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and they've got the bases covered with two fantastic packages:

The St. Pat's Parade Package includes deluxe accommodations, 2 drinks per room night, and St. Patrick's themed party favors.

The St. Pat's Runners Package includes deluxe accommodations, 2 bottles of water, a snack pack including a high protein breakfast for runners on the go.

Right in the middle of all of the action, the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark is the destination for all of your St. Patrick's Day Parade and Run Fun.

Package rates starting as low as $124.

View the Hilton special offers for more details and to make reservations.

7:30 - 9:00 AM: Race day registration will be available (with no timing chip) for $30 cash.
9:00 AM: 5 mile run starts

The route for 2011 will begin on Broadway at Spruce and end on Broadway at Chestnut Street after making a 5 mile loop through Downtown and Midtown.

See a course map here:
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=416699

• Start Cue - Broadway & Spruce
  
• 1-Mile - Market & 17th - One-Way/Do Not Enter sign on east side of drive to Post Office
  
• 2-Mile - Market east of Garrison - 3ft west of 1st light standard east of Garrison on north side of Market
  
• 3-Mile - Olive east of leffingwell - 16ft west of 3rd light standard east of Leffingwell on south side (counting light standard on corner)
  
• 4-Mile - Olive west of 13th - 5th parking meter wesst of 13th on south side of Olive
  
• Finish - Broadway & Chestnut - 1st light standard on west side of Broadway south of Chestnut
  

Day-of run registration, late number pick-up and T-shirt distribution opens at 7:30 AM at Broadway & Poplar, just across from Busch Stadium Gate 1.

Prices and due dates subject to change without notice.

We have eliminated the distinction of "competitive" and "non-competitive" categories. ALL runners (registering by March 6) will be issued timing chips. The chips are affixed to the bib numbers and do not need to be returned. Wearing the chip is the choice of the runner, but only those top finishers with chip recorded times will be eligible for prizes. As always, we welcome runners of all skill and experience levels.

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You may call the Run office at 314.231.2598.
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