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Jamestown (CSi) The 38th Annual Runnin O’ the Green Saturday drew a large turn-out in spite of the cool weather.

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2016 Runnin News Update: Founder of the run, Larry O’ Knoblich is reported as saying they ran out of registration forms with the actual number of participants to be determined later, however it’s estimated at 2,100.

In 2015 there were 2,700 registered, and the number for 2016 was hoped to be around 3,000.

The run started at 2-p.m., from the Frontier Fort area, with a slightly smaller crowd. Runners were antzy to get going as a brisk wind made standing on top of the hill at bit chilly. It appears many participants opted to head directly downtown to get a spot indoors. As the temp rose, the various venues, such as the Elks, had their outdoor areas packed.

Jamestown Police Chief, Scott Edinger says, in the first hour, there was an arrest for public urination and two for open containers of alcohol in public.

Preliminary reports show 49 arrests for unlawful possession, three for public urination, two for fornicating in public and one for littering.

Edinger said almost all police officers were on duty, in rotation, in squad cars, some on foot, and were joined by Stutsman County Sheriff’s units.

The Jamestown City Fire Department was a temporary location of municipal court, where violators could pay fines or request a court appearance.

The 2016 Runnin O’ The Green was recorded by the CSi Cable Green Team, at various locations in Jamestown.

Unedited “Runnin O’ The Green” Video and exclusive Start-Line Cam Video aired on CSi TV 10 – The Replay Channel Sat afternoon thru Monday AM. The video will be edited for later playback .

During the event, live cams on CSi 10 and Csi 67 showed viewers the start line, and runners downtown from the CSi Roof Cam, atop Historic Franklin School, at the CSi Technology Center.

Runnin O’ The Green 2014

highlight video from last year, 2015

Highlights Runnin O’ The Green 2015 from CSi TV 10 from The Replay Channel on Vimeo.

2016 Info:

Runners travel the pre-set route on the streets of Jamestown stopping at participating bars.

Once again, proceeds support people battling cancer and to the Elks Camp Grassick, a summer camp near Dawson, for children and adults with disabilities or special needs.

This year’s run is dedicated to the memories of three event supporters who have passed away, Gene Keller, Wayne Deery and Jay Thompson are presented with a coat of arms on the event posters.

Run founder Larry Knoblich, recently told the city council that about 3,000 participants are expected with good weather.

He said that there are no other conflicting St. Patrick’s Day events scheduled that day in the region.

Registration at Frontier Fort starts at 11 a.m., with six heats starting at 2-p.m. in 10-minute increments.

The participants who actually run are in the first heat. The first 15 men and 10 women who finish the course first are timed.

The run concludes at Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge, at the Gladstone Inn & Suites.

Participants follow a map to visit 10 bars where they purchase a beverage ….that doesn’t have to be alcohol. Their name tag is stamped at each location. Participants must be 21 years or older and carry a photo ID.

Jonny B’s Brickhouse is the newest addition to the pub crawl this year.

At the March City Council meeting the council will consider approving the requests for street closings and/or permits to allow alcoholic beverages in fenced areas for: All Vets Club; Buffalo Lanes, Inc.; Corner Bar; Cork and Barrel, Inc.(Elk’s location); Middles LLC d/b/a Fred’s Den; Frontier Fort & Grill; Knights of Columbus; Johnny B’s, Office Bar & Lounge; Sabirs II, LLC; Shady’s; and Wonder Bar Sports Bar.
Jamestown Police Chief Edinger asks that he and Fire Chief Reuther be consulted before any tents are erected.

Knoblich would like to see people who join the fun downtown register for the event. Unregistered participants are called “bandits.”

He adds that those individuals buy beer and spend their money, benefiting the community. However he says, if all of those individuals would step up and give $10 each for for charity then a lot more dollars would be raised, while experiencing “the wonderful feeling of giving.”

Iverson Construction will offer rides to participants who call a number provided on their tags. The drivers accept donations, part of which goes to Camp Grassick.

Several taxi services will be operating the day of the event including Last Leg Taxi, 701-320-2456 and Jamestown Taxi Service, 701-252-4200.

Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger told the city council committeee that more officers will be on foot this year. Participants are required to stay out of traffic and not carry alcoholic beverages outside of bars or designated outdoor drinking areas.

Officers will be looking for the three most common offenses committed during the Run; open alcoholic beverage, urinating in public and littering.

Meanwhile, Jamestown Municipal Court will set up a temporary court at Jamestown Fire Department to expedite minor violations related to the event, mostly open container and public urination. Knoblich says he’s working with the bars to provide more portable restrooms.

Early registration before March 16 is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Participants can also register for $10, which does not include a T-shirt, at the event.

T-shirts can be picked up at Wildside Creations until noon on Friday, March 18th.

To register in Jamestown, go to Wildside Creations and Cork & Barrel Liquors. For more information, call Knoblich at 269-0603 or visit www.runninothegreen.com.

The order of bars::

• Buff Lounge, 905 7th Ave. SE

• Knights of Columbus, 519 1st Ave. S

• Johnny B’s Brickhouse, 215 1st Ave. S

• The Elks Club, 324 2nd Ave. SW

•Wonder Bar Sports Bar, 121 2nd St. SW

• Corner Bar, 200 1st Ave. S

• Fred’s Den, 113 1st Ave. S

• All Vets Club, 116 1st St. E

• Shady’s Restaurant & Lounge, 111 2nd St. NE

On Friday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 Larry Knoblich said that in 2015, 19 checks at $500 each were distributed to area cancer patients. As of Friday eight checks for that amount had been written.

In 2015 a total of $40,000 was given to Camp Grassick with half of that amount matched by a generous anonymous benefactor.

As of Friday, Knoblich added that so far, between $5,000 and $6,000 has been raised toward supporting both causes.