St. Patrick's Day Run Takes Over Downtown Bradenton

It's time to run with the leprechauns on St. Patrick's Day in Bradenton.

The Shamrock 5k Run, Walk and Pub Crawl returns to Old Main Street in Bradenton on Sunday. The event also includes kids' leprechaun races.

You can register at www.active.com, and find details and forms at www.fit2run.com.

Old Main Street will host a post-race party complete with green beer, and you must be 21 and up to attend.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Here is the race schedule:

• Kids' Leprechaun Race—2:30 p.m.
• 5K Chip Timed Run—3:30 p.m.
• One-Mile Fitness Walk—3:35 p.m.
• 5K Chip Timed Doggie Run—3:35 p.m.

Find more St. Patrick's Day on Bradenton Patch.