People of all ages take off at the beginning of the first Shamrockin’ 5K Run/Walk Saturday afternoon. Jenae Hackensmith/jenae.hackensmith@austindailyherald.com
Nathan Drees was the first finisher. Photos provided by Colleen Nelson
Hannah Nelson and Pacelli teacher Brady Stier pose for a photo before the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Runners begin the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Jacob Kempen and Kathleen Collier participate in the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Allison Soukup participates in the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Kayla Christopherson and McKenzie Kirtz near the finish line neck and neck during the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Kirtz won by a few seconds. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Mark Jenkins participates in the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Bonnie and Tim Rietz near the finish of the Shamrockin’ 5k Saturday near Pacelli Catholic Schools. Photo provided by Colleen Nelson
Bag piper Perry Loken plays the bag pipes at the start of the first Shamrockin’ 5K Run/Walk Saturday afternoon. He played “Scottland the Brave,” “Wings,” and “Marie’s Wedding” as part of a 4-4/4 song. Jenae Hackensmith/jenae.hackensmith@austindailyherald.com