Venice, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/04/2010 -- On Saturday, March 20th at 8AM, the Venice YMCA and Sharky’s on the Pier will host their second St. Patty’s Day 8K Race where registered runners will wear their green and compete for prizes.

A full continental breakfast, door prizes, and t-shirts will be provided to all participants as well as awards for all age groups, including overall male and female, masters, grand masters, and senior grand masters. The race begins and ends at Sharky’s on the Pier and costs $20 from March 2nd-18th and $25 for the day of the race.

Interested runners can register at the Venice YMCA, located at 701 Center Rd., or online at http://www.active.com. Call 941-492-9622 if you have any further questions.

The YMCA promotes healthy lifestyles, family strength, self confidence and leadership in youth, building a better community, and fostering greater appreciation for human and cultural diversity. The Venice-area YMCA serves more than 17,000 individuals and families annually. Last year, individuals and families received more than $350,000 in financial assistance. Visit www.veniceymca.com for more information.

Sharky’s on the Pier, Venice, Florida’s finest beachfront restaurant, offers delicious fresh seafood dishes inspired by a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico. There’s no finer place for live music, family events, and watching the water from a chair on the outdoor deck, which also features a tiki bar and dance floor. Sharky’s makes dining out for a party of two or a party of 20 a special experience. There’s no better place to celebrate any occasion in Southern Florida. For more information regarding Sharky’s on the Pier, visit http://www.sharkysonthepier.com.