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46th Annual
Runnin’ O’ The Green Saturday, March 15, 2025
46th Annual Runnin O’ The Green returns on March 15 BY MASAKI OVA The Jamestown Sun
expect the Run to grow as large as it has when the event began in 1979. “It wasn’t meant to be AMESTOWN — The that way,” he said. 46th annual Runnin The 46th annual RunO’ The Green nin O’ The Green begins returns to Jamestown on at 2 p.m. Saturday, March Saturday, March 15. 15, at Frontier Fort. The The event supports pub crawl stops at 10 bars Elks Camp Grassick and along the way. cancer patients in the Participants will go area. Last year, more down the hill just north than 1,200 people regisof Frontier Fort and 17th tered for the event, payStreet Southeast. Particiing a $10 fee. pants then go through Larry Knoblich, foundMcElroy Park and head er of the event, said the to the next stop — Buff Run has raised more Bar & Lounge — before than $500,000 since 2008 heading to Main Street. for Elks Camp Grassick Participating bars and cancer patients. He include the Frontier Fort, said the Run had raised Buff Bar & Lounge, The Club 1883, Elks Lodge #995, Corner Bar, Jonny B’s Brickhouse, Fred’s Den, The Wooly’s, All Vet’s Club and Shady’s Restaurant and Lounge. It costs $10 to register for the event, which all goes toward Elks Camp Grassick and cancer patients. Early registration at Wildside Creations for $30 gets individuals a T-shirt and a $10 donation to Camp Grassick. Wildside Creations John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun makes the T-shirts for It appears a celebrity may have taken part in the Runnin’ the event and donates a large chunk of the sales O’ the Green in Jamestown on Saturday.
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more before 2008 but the books with the figures were lost when the Elks moved its location. “I appreciate people showing up for this and registering,” he said. Elks Camp Grassick is a summer camp for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and is located near Dawson, North Dakota. Knoblich said the Run began in 1979 with 23 participants. “We were all basically coaches and teachers and just out to have a good time,” he said. Knoblich said he didn’t
John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun file photo
Like being back on the playing field, these Runnin O’ the Green athletes race down the hill without getting tripped up. to the Run. Knoblich said Wildside Creations Owner Megan Fossum donates more money than she makes selling the T-shirts for the Run. “It’s fantastic what she does,” he said. He said the business that registers the most participants is Cork & Barrel Liquors. Cork & Barrel Liquors registers around 400 participants every year for the Run, he said. According to the
event’s Facebook page, participants can register for the Run on Friday and Saturday, March 14-15, at the following locations: • Elks Lodge #995 – 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday • Cork & Barrel Liquors – 2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday • Frontier Fort – noon to 3 p.m. Saturday • Buff Bar & Lounge – noon to 5 p.m. Saturday • Club 1883 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday. Knoblich encouraged individuals who don’t participate in the Run to register for the event as well. He also encouraged individuals who just visit the Run establishments in downtown Jamestown to register for the event as well. “Sign up and you will feel a lot better that you helped someone out,” he said. mova@jamestownsun.com | (701) 952-8454
A big thank you from Elks Camp Grassick to Larry Knoblich, the Jamestown Elks and Elkettes, and all the volunteers who make Runnin' O' the Green possible. Your support helps to provide an amazing camping experience for our special campers!
Runnin' O' the Green Elks Camp Grassick is the major project of the North Dakota Elks and is located on Lake Isabel, near Dawson, ND. Our mission at Camp Grassick is to provide a very special summer camp experience for children and adults with disabilities. Campers enjoy recreation, crafts, swimming, and waterfront activities along with campfires, dances, hayrides, talent shows and other camp activities. In addition, campers also work on independence, social skills, managing emotions, and build lifelong friendships!
Don’t forget to register for the run! Your registration helps support Camp Grassick!
Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Camp Sessions: Therapy Camp: June 8 - June 20: Students who have a moderate support need and would benefit from individual therapies and building independence. Recreation Camp: June 29 - July 2: Students who require a high level of support/one on one staffing due to behavioral needs, elopement, etc. Skills Camp: July 10 - July 19: Students with a low support need who would benefit from practice in social skills. Medical Respite Camp: July 21 - July 25: Students who require a high level of support/one on one staffing to complete ADLs. Provides respite for caregivers. Adult Camp: Session 1 : July 28 - July 31: Adult Camp: Session 2: August 4 - August 7 Recreational camp sessions for adults with disabilities.
Now Hiring for Summer 2025! Positions include: Counselors, Recreation Staff, Craft Instructors, Lifeguard, Reading Instructors, Speech and Language Therapists or Instructors, Occupational Therapy Staff, and Camp Nurse Excellent Experience for students pursuing a degree in education, healthcare, speech and language, PT, OT or related fields!
For More Information: www.elkscampgrassick.com campgrassick@gmail.com 701-327-4251
Check out the newly remodeled Corner Bar & Grill on Main Street Jamestown
Runnin’ O’ The Green March 15, 2025 Dress in your 200 1ST AVE SOUTH St. Paddy’s Day Best! JOIN US FOR LUNCH PRIOR TO THE RUN WITH A FULL MENU! Limited menu will be offered during the run.