The Tower Guard class of 2000 founded the Shamrock 5k Run – Walk – Roll as an annual event to raise funds for the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities serving spartans students! This year we carry on the tradition and are hosting the 25th Annual Shamrock 5k on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Michigan. All donations raised by Tower Guard 2024-2025 will be donated to the RCPD and their note-taking pilot program.
Tower Guard collaborates with the RCPD to help scribe for exams, create more accessible textbooks, hold one-on-one tutoring, and build a more inclusive environment for all Spartans. Well over 85% of the reading for the visually impaired is done by Tower Guard, thus maintaining MSU's outstanding service to students with disabilities. Tower Guard was founded in 1934 by May Shaw, the wife of former MSU president Robert Shaw. She founded the then all female honor society as a service oriented organization which would help to serve the needs of visually impaired students at Michigan State University. In 1977, membership was opened to the outstanding male students on campus in addition to the female students. Each year, approximately 80 sophomores carry on the tradition of academic excellence, leadership, outstanding character, and commitment to service.
Course Info:
This year the race will start and finish at Conrad/Fee Hall, in the East Neighborhood courtyard. This is a change from previous years so please note the new location. There is plenty of parking in nearby lots on campus.
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Awards: Finishers medals to all participants.
Cost:
$30 until March 1st, then $35. MSU Students $5 discount. Be sure to register early there is no race-day registration.
T-shirts are guaranteed for those who register by March 1st. T-shirts available after that date as supplies last.
Team pricing available - Form a team of 5 or more people and receive $5 off per participant. Details below.
Family pricing available - Sign up 3 or more people from the same household, at the same time, and save $3 per participant. (not valid for MSU Students)
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