I’m 30 and still love PB! We all love St. Patrick’s Day and look forward to this wonderful day of debauchery all year long. We love to dress up like leprechauns, drink delicious beer and stumble home. This year, why not still do all of these things and also do something good for yourself at the same time? Be a part of the 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Run. It’s a 10k run or 2- or 4-mile walk/run benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital. Located at Mission Bay Park, the race starts at 7:45 a.m on Saturday, March 17. The best part is that there is a beer garden sponsored by Stone Brewing Co. and Ballast Point. Domino’s pizza is also being served after the race to hungry race-finishers. I mean, we want to do something healthy but not that healthy. This is Pacific Beach, after all. Many runners dress up in their St. Patty’s attire to run the race. There are even awards for the best Irish-themed running costume. All runners receive a high-quality T-shirt for participating and there will be drawings for sports merchandise, dinners for two and an entertainment package. The top three finishers in each age division receive a special award. Don’t get too excited — that goes to the real runners, not you. Another great thing about this race is you don’t have to decide now. You can register the day of the race — something few races offer. Just be sure to get there early to do so. Registration and packet pick-up begin at 6:45 a.m. at the Hilton Hotel on East Mission Bay Drive. The cost for the 10K run is $37 ($40 on day of event); the 2- or 4-mile walk/run is $27 ($30 on day of event); children under 12 are $15. Run this race and you’ll have done much to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day before your friends have even thought about where to get their first “Irish car bomb” drink. Plus, you’ll have squeezed in some good exercise to make up for all the drinking you’ll be doing that night. For more information on the 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Run along Mission Bay Park, call Kathy Loper at (619) 298-7400, or visit www.kathyloperevents.com/stpatrick.
