Important Race Day Information

Post date: Mar 19, 2014 2:04:27 PM

NUMBER PICK-UP/REGISTRATION: Early packet pick-up will be held on Saturday, March 22 from 12-4pm in the Members Lounge at Hibernian Hall. Race Day pick-up and registration will open at 9am in the Upper Hall. Same day registration will be available. Due to increased participation this year, save yourself some time by stopping in on Saturday or give yourself ample time on Sunday morning to pick up your materials. Please note that race jerseys are given to the first 800 registered and size requests are filled to the best of our ability based on stock.

PARKING: The parking lot on Federal St. will be opened at 8:45am and can be accessed from Western Ave and Marion St. via Boston St. After 10am, access will be limited to the Western Ave entrance only, so please plan accordingly. Carpooling is encouraged.

SAFETY: The City of Lynn and DPW has worked diligently to fill winter potholes on the race route, but please watch your footing throughout. The route will be staffed will Lynn Police and volunteers, but the roadways will still be open to traffic, so please be mindful of passing cars. Those walking/running with strollers and/or children on foot are asked to line up in the back of the corral on Waterhill St.

POST-RACE FESTIVITIES: Awards will be announced in the Upper Hall at approximately 12pm and will be given to the following categories: Top 3 Overall Male and Female, Top 3 Youth Male and Female (under 12), Top 3 AOH and LAOH Members, and Top 5 BEST Costumes! All are invited to join us for live entertainment, raffles, refreshments, and other vendors in the Upper Hall. Cash bar and food for purchase will also be available. Live Irish Music from Tobin & Lahey can be heard in the Members Lounge from 1-4pm.

We hope you are as excited as we are for the 5^th annual Hibernian 5k. We thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you on race day.