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Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K - CANCELLLED

Date:
Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
45 Reinhardt Road
Wayne, New Jersey
07470
United States
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3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

THE SHAMROCK and A HARD PLACE has been CANCELLED for 2026. The weather has wreaked havoc on run/walk event attendance and in turn our PCTI event is presently at its lowest attendance level, 3 weeks out that we have seen in years. We will look for another date later in the year to get running together. APOLOGIES TO THOSE THAT HAVE PREREGISTERED. YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE REFUNDED MOMENTARILY. Stay safe out there and cherish the outside moments that are available (they have been few and far between).

**Shirts are based on availability.

Looking for a new venue in which to celebrate YOUR Irish heritage (even if you only have a sliver or a distant great, great grandparent) then look no further. Then again, perhaps you heard the rumors of the "running faithful", those that are out running and chatting through their weekends, and wanted to see what all the “hubbub” was about… you found them. Perhaps you went to Don Bosco Technical High School and know that several of our brethren came to Passaic County Technical Institute after DBT closed, and you are interested in a mini reunion!?!? Put them together and it’s time for a GREEN and GOLD celebration.

But first, why is the event called the "Sham Rock and a Hard Place 5K"?

I'll tell you. Passaic County Technical Institute, PCTI is located at the top of Preakness Avenue in Wayne. If you know the area there are varying degrees of elevation across the campus. It's simply not flat. Not the worst inclines by any means, just "hard". So jogging and walking are quite acceptable options for this “hard place”.

The venue (facilities) on the other hand are quite impressive. The PCTI campus (closed to traffic which makes it super safe) is quite something to look at provided all its amenities. It’s something of a small college rather than a high school and there is a nice warm place to congregate (should it be chilly), just off outside the start/finish (its common) BEFORE and AFTER hitting the asphalt.

As with prior PCTI events the following amenities will be provided:

Refreshments: Hot Bagels, Fruit, Hot Chocolate, Bottled Water (Sponsored by OrangeTheory - Wayne, NJ)

Awards: Age Group Awards (no Overalls): 19&Under, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80-89,90+ .. 1st, 2nd and 3rd, M & F. We will look to further divide/align the 19&Under AG based on participation.

Beneficiary: A portion of the proceeds will be split 50/50 between the PCTI / STEM Academy PTSOs.

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