Paddy’s Road Race, The Shillelagh Shuffle, will take place on Sunday, October 19, in West Newton. The race is committed to youth fitness and offers both youth field races as well as a 1K (.62) mile. This is a great local opportunity for students to train for their first road race.

This West Newton tradition supports the Athletes Unlimited program, one of the largest community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities in all of New England. Many athletes from the program participate in this road race making the Shillelagh Shuffle truly an inclusive and unique event.

The Youth Field Races & Kids Festival includes medals for all finishers, commemorative #1 bibs for all participants, inflatables, face painting and more. This races cater to ages 1-12.

The 1K Youth & All Abilities Race caters to youth 14 & under and athletes with disabilities of all ages. All participants in this race receive a t-shirt, medal, and timed results.

The 3-mile race is capped at 2,500 participants this year. The race and post-race BlocktoberFest has all the touches of Ireland including bagpipes, Irish step dancers and shillelaghs. The race is even giving away two tickets to Ireland this year.

To register or for more information go to www.paddysroadrace.com or call the Newton Parks & Recreation Department at (617) 796-1527.