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Special Olympics Oklahoma runs through Brookside for the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s 5K Run

 

March 13, 2010 will be the 28th Annual St. Patrick's 5K Run presented by Bank of Oklahoma and RunnersWorld Tulsa.  The race has a history of being one of the top 5K races in Oklahoma. 

This race will attract more than 2,000 runners and approximately 80 Special Olympics Oklahoma Athletes will participate in the annual St. Patrick's 5K in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

This race has a tradition of kicking off the racing season for runners in Oklahoma.  So, join your fellow runners and experience this exciting race. All proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Oklahoma and the Tulsa Running Club.

The Special Olympics Oklahoma began in 1969 and they have just celebrated their 40 year Anniversary in 2009. 

Special Olympics Oklahoma held its first event in Tulsa at the Skelly Stadium in 1969. Teri Hockett, one of the volunteers at that first event was a young teenager. Teri is now employed by Special Olympics and she is celebrating her 21st year as the Program Director for Special Olympics Oklahoma.

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