18th annual St. Paddy's Day .01k brings hundreds to La Crosse's Pearl Street, raises money for Hunger Task Force

A long-time downtown La Crosse tradition continues into its 18th year.

The St. Paddy's Day .01k brought hundreds of people to Brothers Bar on Pearl Street on Friday night.

Organizers call it the "world's shortest race."

Racers, dressed up in their finest greens, ran or walked the full 32.8 feet.

This was all to raise money for the Hunger Task Force.

Over the years, such a short race has had a big impact.

"Over the course of 18 years, we've raised $100,00," said Jean Taylor, operations manager for 95.7 The Rock. "I'd say that's a lot, just for silly little St. Patrick's Day fun."

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