Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Join us as we bring back our 5K St. Patrick's Day Run for the second time in memory of Coach Mike O'Brien on our USATF-Certified course (Course certification # is NJ24014JLW).

🌟 Remembering Coach Mike O'Brien

• Legacy: Mike O’Brien was a beloved cross-country and track coach at Morris Catholic for 25 years.
• Originator: He started the original Morris Catholic St. Patrick’s Day 5K back in 2012.
• Community: He enjoyed the MC 5K and connecting with alumni and local runners.
• Honoring: We are so glad to be able to bring this race back again in his honor!

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
• Time: 9 am
• Location: Morris Catholic High School in Denville, NJ
• Participation: We welcome seasoned runners and will award medals in multiple age groups: no experience is necessary.

🏅 Training Support

If you are a novice runner or have not yet started running, consider trying this "couch potato to runner program: https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/5k-training/novice-5k/

🕊️ Beneficiary Information

• Proceeds: The race proceeds will benefit the Morris Catholic High School scholarship and athletic programs.
• Community Contribution: Proceeds will also support the Denville Public Assistance Fund.
• School Background: Morris Catholic is a co-educational college preparatory school founded in 1957.
• Community Values: Designed to serve students in Morris County with a focus on Catholic values.

🌈 Community Connection

As Morris Catholic is located in Denville, NJ, it is only fitting that the proceeds of the race are shared with the Denville Public Assistance Fund, to give back to this wonderful community!

☀️ Race Spirit

A good run for a good cause? Let's do it!

May the luck of the Irish give us a sunny day: but the race runs on Rain or Shine!

🔗 Sign Up Now

Our race is now LIVE so please sign up! For more information, visit here.