Runnin' For Rhett

Shamrock’n to Benefit Runnin’ for Rhett

The Shamrock’n Half Marathon is proud to announce an expanded partnership with Team Runnin’ for Rhett. This group of dedicated and inspired runners, walkers, and volunteers are providing more than 200 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, his mom, dad, and friends decided to run the first Shamrock’n Half Marathon in his honor. A year later, 35 friends joined them. In 2007, 125 joined the effort and a non-profit foundation was formed.  Last year, 400 runners, walkers and volunteers joined the effort.

The Mission Statement is to let Rhett’s story inspired those who feel defeated, to uplift those who feel down, and encourage people to take that first step and move into life. Proceeds raised by the group go to a scholarship fund to award a Sacramento County college student who aspires to teach children with special needs.

Those interested in joining Runnin’ for Rhett and their Shamrock’n Half Marathon training program will be able to register for both the team and the training program online at this site starting November 3.