Runnin' For Rhett

Shamrock’n to Benefit Runnin’ for Rhett

The Shamrock’n Half Marathon is proud to announce the second year of our expanded partnership with Team Runnin’ for Rhett. This growing group of dedicated and inspired runners, walkers, and volunteers are providing more than 300 race volunteers and hundreds of race participants.

They participate in honor of Rhett Seevers, who was born in 1997 with cerebral palsy and died in 2004. On the one year anniversary of his death, in 2005, his mom, dad, and friends decided to run the first Shamrock’n Half Marathon in his honor. Last year, wearing their trademark baby-blue shirts, over 550 runners, walkers and volunteers participated in the race.

The Mission Statement is to let Rhett’s story inspire those who feel defeated, to uplift those who feel down, and encourage people to take that first step and move into life.
Proceeds raised will fund three $5000 scholarships that will be awarded to three deserving graduating Sacramento County college students that are enrolling in a Special Education teaching credential program. In an effort to improve youth fitness, Runnin’ for Rhett will also be sponsoring 125 Elk Grove middle school students in the upcoming Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K race. The students will be given a 4-week training program, nutritional advice, a Runnin’ for Rhett shirt and free registration to the Elk Grove race.

Those interested in joining Runnin’ for Rhett and their Shamrock’n Half Marathon training program can register for both the team and the training program. Register or find additional information on Runnin’ for Rhett by visiting www.runninforrhett.com or join the Runnin’ for Rhett Foundation “fan-page” on Facebook.

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