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).

🏃‍♂️ About Coach Mike O'Brien

• Beloved Coach: Mike O’Brien was a beloved cross-country and track coach at Morris Catholic for 25 years.
• St. Patrick's Day Race: He started the original Morris Catholic St. Patrick’s day 5k back in 2012.
• Community Engagement: He enjoyed the MC 5K and seeing/catching up with all the alumni as well as local runners that came to run.
• In His Honor: 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
• Registration: Our race will go live on January 21, 2025!

💙 Beneficiaries

The race proceeds will benefit the Morris Catholic High School scholarship and athletic programs as well as the Denville Public Assistance Fund!

🏫 Morris Catholic High School

• Founded: Morris Catholic is a co-educational college preparatory school in Northern NJ founded in 1957.
• Community Focus: Designed to serve students in Morris County from a perspective of Catholic values.
• Enrollment: With an average enrollment under 500 students, it is considered to be the right size for a caring community.
• Financial Accessibility: The school relies on various fundraising activities to enhance students’ experiences and provide scholarships.

🎉 Community Impact

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!

🌈 Final Thoughts

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!

🔗 More Information

For more details about the race, visit: Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run.