99.1 PLR ShamRock & Roll Presented by Connex Credit Union Expects 2,500 Runners to Collect 30,000 Diapers!

New Haven, CT – On Sunday, March 5, 2017, the 20th Annual 99.1 PLR ShamRock & Roll 5K takes over the streets of New Haven! The event expects to collect over 30,000 diapers for the Diaper Bank. Race directors anticipate a crowd of 2,500 runners and walkers to participate in the event presented by Connex Credit Union. The race begins at 9 am from Toad’s Place on York Street in New Haven. 99.1 PLR ShamRock and Roll 5K hosts Connecticut’s 5K State Championship and is one of the largest winter road races held in Connecticut.

Participants are encouraged run or walk the 5K (3.1 miles) in St. Patrick’s Day costumes! Awards for best group and individual costumes are distributed as well as special prizes for the slowest finisher, shortest finisher and tallest finisher. Traditional awards are given to the fastest male and female finishers in each age category. Runners, walkers and spectators again can enjoy rock bands playing at Toad's Place and along the 5K course. Two complimentary Guinness beers are given to participants 21 and over! Participants receive long sleeve technical tees, on-course entertainment, food and refreshments courtesy of 99.1PLR and Toad’s Place.

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 simply can not 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 the New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford area. 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 longtime promotional director at 99.1 PLR and supporter of the event and The Diaper Bank.

"We are always excited about hosting 99.1 PLR ShamRock & Roll! Drew Carrano, Director of Marketing & Promotions at 99.1PLR, states, “Our St. Patrick's Celebration combines fitness along with fun, music and helping local families.”

John Bysiewicz, coordinator of the Faxon Law New Haven & Fairfield Road Races, organizes the event. For race information about the event, visit www.jbsports.com or call (203) 481- 5933.

The event is sponsored by 99.1PLR, Connex Credit Union, Guinness, Vantage by Frontier, Toad’s Place, Chabaso Bakery, Woodbridge Running Company, Julia’s Bakery and AMR.

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