Nearly 1,000 runners donned their greenest running duds for the March 17 St. Paddy's Day 5K through Lincoln Park. Jeff Hojnacki, 32, won in 16:05. Celi Pietzen, 25, won the female competition in 18:43.
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Runners cross under the Fullerton bridge as they run along the Lincoln Park trail.

These runners blow off the threat of chafing and wear kilts for the race.

Kerry St. Joseph and Bob St. Joseph dress as a rainbow and leprechaun, respectively.

Running along Diversey Harbor.

Michael MacKenzie, 26, finished in 23:09. Maybe it had something to do with the lucky green shoes?

Digging deep during the last leg of the 5K. Rewards and a raffle were held at a post-race party at Trinity Bar.

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