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St. Patricks Run Draws Record Crowd In Raleigh

By R.Gregg, The Raleigh Telegram

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

RALEIGH - The annual St. Pattie’s Day run in Moore Square in Raleigh grew exponentially this year as around 1,400 runners gathered for the fun run through the downtown.

Organizer Peter Pagano of the TirNaNog Irish Pub said that this year’s run is the biggest yet. The warm weather also helped to draw a large crowd of runners and spectators to the outdoor event.

Runners enjoyed food, beer, and activities for the whole family as well as music after the run. Many of the runners dressed up in outlandish costumes including people who wearing full Scottish kilts while running or others who were dressed up as Irish leprechauns.

The Wake County pipe and drum band was also on hand with bagpipes to send the runners off on their way at the start of the race.

Click here to see a video of the start of the race including bagpipe music and baby strollers. A Raleigh Telegram Exclusive!

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St. Patricks Run Draws Record Crowd In Raleigh

The annual St. Pattie’s Day run in Moore Square in Raleigh grew exponentially this year as around 1,400 runners gathered for the fun run through the downtown area, including some runners who were appropriately dressed for the occasion (top) and some dogs who were also enjoying the fun (below). Photos by the Raleigh Telegram.