Get set for Finaghty’s St. Patty 5K, kids run on Snoqualmie Ridge

The St. Patty’s Day 5K footrace is set for Saturday, March 17, on Snoqualmie Ridge. The course for the 5K covers streets and bike trails on the Ridge, and is open to all ages. For children 12 and under, there’s also a non-competitive 1K race to try. On race day, the kids start running at 9 a.m. and the adults start at 9:15. To register, visit www.runsnoqualmie.com and follow the links. Cost is $10 for the 1K or $25 for the 5K. All those who pre-register will also receive a race shirt.

March 6, 2012 1:35 pm
Runners start the Finaghty's St. Patty's fun run on Snoqualmie Ridge last March. The event returns March 17.
Runners start the Finaghty's St. Patty's fun run on Snoqualmie Ridge last March. The event returns March 17.

The St. Patty’s Day 5K footrace is set for Saturday, March 17, on Snoqualmie Ridge. The course for the 5K covers streets and bike trails on the Ridge, and is open to all ages. For children 12 and under, there’s also a non-competitive 1K race to try.

On race day, the kids start running at 9 a.m. and the adults start at 9:15.

To register, visit www.runsnoqualmie.com and follow the links. Cost is $10 for the 1K or $25 for the 5K. All those who pre-register will also receive a race shirt.

Registration ends March 13, but there will be a special late registration and early racer packet pickup Friday, March 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Issaquah Footzone.