Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2011 -- MS Events (http://www.mseventsnc.org), the nonprofit organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot endurance races, announces today Craggie Brewing Company; Tir na nOg Irish Pub; Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh; Precision Race; and Brooks Running as presenting sponsors of the third annual St. Patty’s Run Green 8K (http://www.rungreen8k.com). The eco-friendly race will be held in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

The St. Patty’s Run Green 8K is an earth-friendly St. Patty’s celebration aimed at minimizing landfill waste. More than 2,000 participants are expected for the event, an increase of more than 50 percent from 2010. The race moves from Sunday to Saturday and will include a post-race block party hosted by Tir na nOg Irish Pub. The party will run until midnight and feature live music and a special menu.

“The Run Green 8K is quickly becoming a Triangle St. Patrick’s Day tradition,” says Bruce Bokish, MS Events director. “None of the festivities would be possible without support from the local business community.”

Additional sponsors include:

Gold Level

Logan’s Tradepost
Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.
Zoe’s Kitchen

Silver Level

Chiropractic Café
Neomonde Baking Company

Bronze Level

Articulon
Drymax Socks
Larry’s Beans
Papa Spuds
Regency Office Products
Sport Kilt
Stetten Home Services

The first 1,800 registered 8K runners will receive a St. Patty’s Run Green pint glass and one complimentary beer. In addition, one out of every 50 finishers gets a pair of Drymax running socks, a one pound bag of Larry's Beans coffee or a gift from Logan’s Tradepost, and every 100th 8K finisher will receive a free pair of running shoes courtesy of Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh.

Registration is open online at http://www.rungreen8k.com. The Registration fee is $33 until midnight (PT) on March 2. Race day fee is $40. For more race information, contact Bruce Bokish at 919.349.1719.

About MS Events
MS Events is a Triangle nonprofit dedicated to coordinating bike and foot races that raise funds and awareness for local causes. The organization began as a group of volunteers and continues today as such with nonprofit certification. Currently, MS Events raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Eastern North Carolina. 2010 events include: St. Patty's Run Green 8K, Cup 'n Cone Tour and the Ridgewood Turkey Trot. For more information, visit http://www.mseventsnc.org.

About the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society
The National MS Society helps individuals address the challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of local chapters.

The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. Visit http://www.nationalmssociety.org.