Griet Roes & Chris Costers

Mary Kelly Polack, Corcoran Rice, Marty Kelly, Mary Cocoran, Jean Fremont-Smith & Teresa Corcoran

Christie White & Valerie Shows

Zane Day & Theresa Day

Sharon Bennett & Cindy Kittrell

George Kelly & Ben Webb

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undreds of people, many wearing green garments, gathered March 10 at Pensacola 
landmark, McGuire’s Irish Pub, for the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Prediction 5K 
race.

 A prediction race differs from a traditional 5k in that participants “predict” 

on their registration form how long they think it will take to fi nish the race. Those participants 
closest to their predicted time win the contest.

 The certifi ed 5k event, touted as the largest of it’s kind in America, starts at the pub among 

much enthusiasm and fanfare. Kilt clad bagpipers set the mood with traditional Irish music. 
Once the race begins, racers run or walk their way through the downtown Pensacola area and 
eventually cross the fi nish line back at McGuire’s.

 After the race, participants enjoyed the after party where there was plenty of traditional Irish 

food and beverages.

McGuire’s 

St. Patrick’s Day 

Prediction 5K Race

story by

 

Steve Barber

 

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photos by

 

Chris Cook

Miranda Coley Taylor & Daniel Coley

   VIP Pensacola at McGuire’s Irish Pub

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