This year the response was overwhelming.

And the Fourth Annual Shamrock Run, which was by all indications a smashing success (a final tally of the donation which will be made to the American Heart Association was not available at press time), was better than ever after more than 185 participant’s took off as Natalia Daniels fired the starter’s pistol for the start of the race.

This year’s event – a 2.4-mile run/walk starting in front of the Bi-Lo shopping Center – was held in memory of retired S.C. State Trooper Jeff Daniels, who passed away last year. His wife, Mrs. Daniels, was moved by the large turnout.

“This really is nice to see all of these people to come out,” she said. “It means a lot to see this many people come out here today. I don’t know how much money has been raised, but I hope they’re able to make a big donation.”

Shamrock Run organizer Kerry Klein said she was overwhelmed by the tremendous support – quite literally.

“We really didn’t expect to have this many people, but that’s a good thing,” she said. ‘We had some issues with getting all the times and some things like that, but everyone was wonderful and this could not have been done without our sponsors and our volunteers. We had a lot of people to give donations and it was just a great day with a big rainbow at the end. And the Daniels family is such a special family and just special people.”

Augustan runner Larry Evans finished the race first in just 11:49:00, followed by Orinthal Striggles (13:51:00) and Trent Miller (13:54:00). The top female time was turned in by Elizabeth Holmes (18:35:00). Hannah Pressley earned the title of Best Irish Dressed, which was rewarded with a $40 prize.

Jimmy Daniels, brother of Jeff Daniels, was the last participant to cross the finish line, complete with his best Redd Foxx impression. The support received by the event held a deeper meaning for his family, said Mr. Daniels.

“It’s something special to see, knowing Jeff and what he meant to everyone who knew him,” he said. “We’d just like to thank the town and everyone involved for doing this in his memory.”

Edgefield’s 4th Annual Shamrock Run
Final Race Results

Top Male            
Elementary School: Rhett Jolly, 21:24:21
Middle School: Jacob Bass, 15:37:00
High School: Trent Miller, 13:54:00
Non High School-29 years of age, Patrick McRay, 14:10:00
30-39 years of age, Orinthal Striggles, 13:51:00
40-49 years of age, Larry Evans, 11:49:00
50-59 years of age, Darrell Newby, 14:30:18
60 plus years of age, Mac Winn, 35:44:00

Top Female                
Elementary School, Hannah Humphries, 27:23:00
Middle School, Leigh Northrop, 27:37:00
High School, Julia Miller, 27:25:00
Non High School- 29 years of age, Leslie Tingler, 21:35:00
30-39 years of age, Elizabeth Holmes, 18:35:00
40-49 years of age, Barbara Jolly, 18:35:52
50-59 years of age, Beth Robertson, 21:22:00
60 plus years of age, Carol Wingeier, 33:23:00

Miscellaneous
Law Enforcement; Roosevelt Young, 18:35:33, $50
NWTF Employee: Brain Dowler, 19:35:00, $50
Best Irish Dressed: Hannah Presley $40
Last Runner/ Walker: Jimmy Daniels, Pot of Gold (box of chocolates)
Best Irish Store Front: Petal Pushers, One hour massage

Leprechaun Lap
Boys
4 and under; Daley Hitt, $5 gift to McDonalds
5, 6 and 7; Dalton Hitt, $10 gift to McDonalds
Girls
4 and under; Taylor Simpkins, $5 gift to McDonalds
5, 6 and 7; Kasmine Griffin, $10 gift to McDonalds

Sincere thanks to the following sponsors and volunteers who made our 2010 Shamrock Run a great success!

Our Great Sponsors include the following: Town of Edgefield, Bi-Lo, Escape Day Spa and Salon, Mac Wood, Edgefield Fuel and Convenience, Peachtree Medical, Dr Beth and Dr. Dale Gordineer, Banks Pharmacy, Carolina First, Fairway Foods, Hog Creek Timber, Linda Ely Graphics, Park Row Market, No. 1, Plastex, Inc. Mims Package Shop, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Herlong Chevrolet, Edgefield Billiard Parlor, Edgefield Construction, National Wild Turkey Federation

Our Great Volunteers include: At the Starting Line, Rosalyn Pressley, Becky Elders, Debbie Durham, Laha Jolly and Martha Herlong; At The Finish Line, Bridgette Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Tanner and Thomas Morgan, Anna Corley and Sam Northrop; Race Results, Brenda Carpenter, Amy Wilhelm and Ann Turner; Leprechaun Lap, Jonathan Harling, Mandy Harling, Debra Tollinson, Jessica Jackson, Lee and Elizabeth Holmes and Scott Mims; The Decoration Committee of Debra Bradham, Melissa Hoffman, Jim and Marcia Foley and Deanna Williams; T-Shirt Folders, Diane Marsh and Pat McKie; The Cookie and Cotton Candy Gals, Charlotte Cheatham, Ruth Padgett, Eileen Jones, Belinda Miller. Taylor Weiss, Tiesha Weaver and The Busseys; Face Painting by Pamela Moore and Linda Ely; The Great Emcee Mrs. Jane Herlong; The Irish Jump Castle, Lisa and Mitchell Bland; Video Techs, Eileen and John Klein; the Town of Edgefield all their staff; All law Enforcement officers, WJESWKS and All Local Media outlets.