Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a bit early with a 5k or youth 1-mile fun run on Saturday, March 14, in Port Angeles.

The youth run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5k at 9:30 a.m. along an out-and-back course starting at Hollywood Beach and following the the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Funds raised benefit the United Way of Clallam County and the Hurricane Ridge Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation.

Cost is $10 for the youth run, $35 (adults) and $25 (youths) for the 5k.

All youngsters participating in the 1-mile run receive a St. Patrick’s Day medal.

Prizes are awarded to first place adult male and female, as well as top youth boy and girl finishers. Prizes also go to best group and individual costumes.

The event is sponsored by Olympic Medical Center and Sound Community Bank.

Register and find more event details online at www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=207257.