Shamrock Shuffle: Runners Unite for Women's Empowerment

In anchors today, March 15th, hundreds of runners and green outfits brave the cold streets

of Anchorage, Alaska for the 15th annual Shamrock Shuffle 5-kilometer race.

Nearly 900 people joined the fun on Saturday, organized by Skinny Raven Sports at the Bear

Tooth venue.

The event partners with the nonprofit Running Free Alaska, which supports female inmates

through running programs to build community and strength.

This year's race highlighted that mission, with special fundraising efforts.

Runners love the energy despite the bitter chill.

One participant called it a blast to share the enthusiasm with so many others, while

a dad running with his three kids praised the tough Alaskan, spirit that makes events

like this possible.

Former inmates Sarah Hayes ran the race for the first time since her release 14 years

after starting with the program.

He described it as a full circle moment, like overcoming Lyce Hills one step at a time.

Jeff Lazar won with a time of 18 minutes and 14 seconds, followed by Atlas Payne at

20 minutes and 4 seconds, and Brett Evans at 20 minutes and 12 seconds.

A costume leprechaun starter raised money by passing most runners, donating $1 for each

one overtaken.

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