Hilton Head Shamrock Run set for today

The 5K run and health walk will start at 8 a.m. in front of New York City Pizza on Pope Avenue. The course will take runners down North Forest Beach Drive and Lagoon Road to the finish area at the corner of Lagoon Road and Pope Avenue.

One of the runners competing will be Brian Lane from Waterford, Mich. The Shamrock Run is one of 52 races he will be competing in across the country this year to raise awareness for research into optic nerve disorders.

Lane started an organization called FiftyTwo4Mom after his mother lost half of her sight to a condition called optic neuropathy. Lane has planned to run one event in each state and Washington, D.C., with a goal of raising $1 million to help other people affected by the condition. Find more information online at www.fiftytwo4mom.org.

What: 15th annual Hilton Head Shamrock Run

When: 8 a.m. today

Where: Heritage Plaza, Pope Avenue

Cost: $30

Registration: 7-7:30 a.m.

Notes: Luke Belford of Tightwad, Mo., was the top overall male in last year's race in a time of 15:54. Hilton Head's Emily Crick was the top overall female in a time of 19:41. ... Race divisions include 10 and under, 11-12, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 and older. ... All participants will receive a T-shirt and St. Patrick's Day party beads. ... The event will benefit Mental Health America of Beaufort and Jasper counties.

More information: Go to www.bearfootsports.com or call 843-757-8520.