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PHOTOS: Annual Shamrock Shuffle held Saturday morning

The annual race is held by the city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department ahead of St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17.

031721.N.BP.SHUFFLE LEAD.jpg — A group of 5K runners take off from the start of the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday morning near the Sanford Center. (Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer)

By Pioneer Staff Report and Jillian Gandsey

March 13, 2021 at 4:12 PM

BEMIDJI -- After going virtual in 2020, an in-person Shamrock Shuffle was held on Saturday morning in Bemidji with about 50 participants.

The annual race is held by the city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department ahead of St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17. Race winners will be announced at a later date, officials said at the event.

031721.N.BP.SHUFFLE2.jpg — A wave of 5K runners take off from the start of the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday morning near the Sanford Center. (Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer)

031721.N.BP.SHUFFLE3.jpg — A crew from RiverWood Bank participates in the 5K Shamrock Shuffle held Saturday morning in Bemidji. (Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer)

031721.N.BP.SHUFFLE4.jpg — Karol McCracken, left, and Annette Theroux run in the 5K Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday morning near the Sanford Center. (Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer)

031721.N.BP.SHUFFLE5.jpg — Runners in the 10K Shamrock Shuffle take off from the start on Saturday morning near the Sanford Center. (Jillian Gandsey / Bemidji Pioneer)