99.1 PLR Shamrock & Roll 5K Expects 2,500 Runners on March 4!

Date: February 8, 2018

Contact: John Bysiewicz (203) 710-2391, Drew Carrano (203) 314-8113

New Haven, CT – On Sunday, March 4, 2018, the 21st annual 99.1 PLR Connex Credit Union Shamrock & Roll 5K takes over the streets of New Haven! The event expects to collect over 30,000 diapers for The Diaper Bank. Race organizers anticipate a crowd of 2,500 runners and walkers to participate in the event. The race begins at 9 a.m. from Toad’s Place on York Street in New Haven. The Shamrock and Roll hosts the USATF-CT 5K State Championship and is one of the largest winter road races held in Connecticut.

Participants are encouraged run or walk the 5K in St. Patrick’s Day costumes! Custom pint glasses for best group and individual costumes are distributed as well as special prizes for the slowest, shortest and tallest finishers. Pint glasses are also awarded to the fastest male and female finishers. Runners, walkers and spectators again can enjoy rock music played at Toad's Place and along the 5K course. One complimentary Guinness beer is given to participants 21+! First 1,800 participants receive long sleeve tech tees, on-course entertainment, food and refreshments courtesy of 99.1 PLR and Toad’s Place. Early packet pick-up is available hosted by Woodbridge Running Company on Friday, March 2 from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m.-6p.m.

The race benefits the Diaper Bank. On average, an adequate supply of diapers for a child can cost over $100 per month. State-assisted programs do not cover the cost of diapers. Many parents who are already struggling to pay for rent and food cannot afford the high cost of diapers for their children. The Diaper Bank is a local organization dedicated to helping those in need by giving diapers to families in New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford. Participants are encouraged to bring diapers to the event. An anonymous donor matches the number of diapers donated on race day! In addition, the participant who donates the most diapers receives the Sam Tilery Award. The race is in honor of Sam Tilery, who was a long-time promotional director at 99.1 PLR and supporter of The Diaper Bank.

John Bysiewicz, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven & Fairfield Road Races, organizes the event. The event is sponsored by 99.1PLR, Connex Credit Union, Guinness, Toad’s Place, Chabaso Bakery, Woodbridge Running Company, Allie’s Peanut Butter Balls, Julia’s Bakery and AMR. For race information about the event, visit www.jbsports.com or call (203) 481- 5933.