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Runnin' of the Green this Sunday in the Highlands. Start St. Patrick's celebrations off right.

If you are looking for a great way to kick off your St. Patty's day celebrations, then why not start with Denver's favorite 7K? Sure St. Patrick's Day isn't until the 17th, but why not turn it into a week long celebration. Below is some more info about the race and make sure to visit the Facebook page by clicking here to register and be part of the fun.

Join Us for Denver's Classic Irish Jog! 1st Rite of Spring, Worlds Largest 7k. Voted twice as best race of the year. Bagpipes, Step Dancers, Block Party, urban course through LODO and Highlands.

Mission
Runnin good fun

Description
Runnin' of the Green (ROTG) has been a Colorado charity event for 24 years. ROTG is 7K, family oriented foot race/walk that is centered around the Irish celebration of Saint Patrick's Day and Spring. ROTG has been voted best post-race party and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Volunteers of America.

General Information
The 24th Annual Runnin' of the Green will take place on March 10 2013 at 17th and Wazee in Lodo in front of McCormick's Fish House and Bar.
Registration starts at 7am; the race starts at 10:15 am.

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