The Shamrock Scurry

The Shamrock Scurry, one of Tallahassee’s oldest races, is back at Killearn United Methodist Church, where it all started in 1981.  The Five-Kilometer and One Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held at Killearn on March 13.  It typically occurs on a weekend near St. Patrick’s Day (This year the Irish holiday is on March 17).  The original course, which many in the running community remember as “good but tough” will be followed for most of the original course, and features the famed “Scurry Hill” around mile 2.  The course will begin on Shamrock and will feature a scenic route of residential areas and golf course.  One of our beloved church members and fellow runner of the Gulf Winds Track Club, Mike Schneider, will be honored during the event. 

This event, including a popular pancake breakfast afterward, was put on by KUMC for about 20 years, with all proceeds going to local charities and youth rehabilitation programs.  It became one of the most popular 5K races in Tallahassee, with as many as 600 regional runners participating some years.  The Scurry was known for providing prompt, accurate and complete race results.

More recently it was held in various locations for about 5 years to successfully raise funds for The Children of Ireland Group. The race had no home in 2009 and it was decided that Killearn would like to resume leadership when we were looking for a way to raise money for Missions, while also promoting good health for our congregation and community.  KUMC has added run/walk groups, Pilates and Senior exercise classes in an effort to encourage our members to have a healthy heart, soul, mind and body.

The Shamrock Scurry will take place on Saturday March 13, 2010 with the one mile beginning at 8:00a.m and the 5K beginning at 8:30 at Killearn United Methodist Church at 2800 South Shamrock.  Participants can register for this event on Active.com.  In addition, participants can drop off completed registration forms and money due to the Killearn United Methodist Office anytime after March 1st.  Pre-registration and package pick-up will be held Thursday, March 11 from 4pm-7pm and Friday, March 12th from 11am-2pm in the Asbury Building at Killearn United Methodist Church.  Race Day registration will begin at 7 a.m. on race day.  All entrants for one mile and 5K will receive a tee shirt (featuring one of the original leprechauns).  A pancake breakfast will follow the race.  It will be free for all who are registered and $5 for others. 

The cost of the one mile fun run/walk is $10 for pre-registered and $12 on race day.  The cost of the 5K race is $12 for pre-registration and $15 race day. 

For updated information and entry forms please visit our website: www.kumconline.org/scurry.