27th Annual Corktown Race
Sunday March 15th at 11:30
This year's 27th annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade Corktown Races will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2009. Last year's Corktown Races observed a record crowd of more than 17,750 runners.
Start location: Old Train Station (Corktown), Detroit, MI
Kid's Quarter Mile 11:30 am
1.5 Mile Walk 12:00 Noon
Four Mile Run 12:00 Noon
Runners are encouraged to bring canned goods to the registration tent. The St. Patrick's Senior Center in Detroit will be the beneficiary of race proceeds guided by the Fraternal Order of United Irishmen (F.O.U.I.) to help aid their food programs.
For more information on the race, please visit Everal Race Management's website.
Highlights
New out and back course begins and ends at Old Central train station
Outbound course loops old Tiger Stadium
Race Day Registration begins at 10 am
Kids Race begins at 11:30 am at 16th Avenue and Michigan
Costume Contest at 11:45 am at the Starting Line
4 Mile and Almost 2 Mile Walk begins at Noon
St. Patrick's Parade begins at 2 pm
T Shirts not guaranteed on race day
20 Port-a-Potties available at the starting area
Age group results (5 year groups) will be posted immediately following the
race
New One use Timing Tag
New course on Parade route
New Start and Finish at Train Station - Michigan and Vernor
Prizes for Best Costumes
Parking near registration area Michigan and Vernor
Food and Refreshments at finish area
Donate canned food to St. Patrick's Food Programs
Gala Parade to follow with Bands, Clowns and Floats
Awards Top 50 M/F in 4 Mile Run & everyone over 70
Visit the Corktown Race Site to download a registration form or other race info including the route, parking and affiliated organizations.
