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

🍀 Join Us for the 5K St. Patrick's Day Run

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

🏃‍♂️ About Coach Mike O'Brien

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

📅 Race Details

• Date and Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9 am.
• Location: Morris Catholic High School, Denville NJ.
• Welcome: We welcome seasoned runners and will award medals in multiple age groups.
• For Beginners: No experience is necessary: consider trying this "couch potato to runner program": https://www.halhigdon.com/training-programs/5k-training/novice-5k/

🎓 Proceeds and Beneficiaries

• Purpose: The race proceeds will benefit the Morris Catholic High School scholarship and athletic programs.
• Community Support: Funds will also support the Denville Public Assistance Fund!
• Background: Morris Catholic is a co-educational college preparatory school founded in 1957.
• Enrollment: With an average enrollment under 500 students, it fosters a caring community for students.

🌦️ Race Day Weather

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

❤️ Join the Cause

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

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit our race page: Coach Mike O'Brien Memorial 5K St. Patrick's Day Run.