2024 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EST
Newtown, Pennsylvania
$32.80–$59.30 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2024 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K, taking place on Saturday, March 16th, in the charming town of Newtown, Bucks! This festive event marks the eighth annual celebration, embracing the spirit of St. Patrick's Day where everyone can feel a little bit Irish.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the historic streets of Newtown, with a friendly time limit of 60 minutes, allowing runners and walkers alike to join in on the fun at a 20-minute per mile pace. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with local bars, restaurants, and shops offering exciting specials and giveaways, ensuring that the party atmosphere lasts all day! All participants will receive a custom finisher medal and a high-quality finisher shirt, making this event not only a fantastic race but also a memorable experience. Plus, by joining the Shuffle, you'll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit A Love for Life, dedicated to pancreatic cancer research. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendar and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship!
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the historic streets of Newtown, with a friendly time limit of 60 minutes, allowing runners and walkers alike to join in on the fun at a 20-minute per mile pace. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with local bars, restaurants, and shops offering exciting specials and giveaways, ensuring that the party atmosphere lasts all day! All participants will receive a custom finisher medal and a high-quality finisher shirt, making this event not only a fantastic race but also a memorable experience. Plus, by joining the Shuffle, you'll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit A Love for Life, dedicated to pancreatic cancer research. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event—mark your calendar and prepare for a day of fitness, fun, and friendship!
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Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EST
$59.30
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Youth 5k Ticket (12 & Under)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EST
$32.80
Organiser's description
Join us on March 16th for the eighth annual Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k..because everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day!
This Shamrock Shuffle offers more than your typical 5K. Once you finish running through historic Newtown, we invite you to keep the party going! In lieu of the Irish Festival this year we are beginning a Shuffle through Newtown where participating bars, restaurants, and shops will be offering specials and giveaways. More details to be announced.
All 5k participants will receive a custom finisher medal and quality finisher shirt! Our loved race course through historic Newtown will also remain the same as previous years.
Time Limit- All participants must maintain a 20 minute per mile pace (a speed walking pace) and be able to complete the course within 60 minutes or less of crossing the start line.
For more information on the Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K & Festival, please visit www.newtownshamrockshuffle.com http://www.newtownshamrockshuffle.com
Official Charity Partner: A Love for Life
A Love for Life is dedicated to raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. The average survival rate for stage IV pancreatic cancer is a little over 6 months. We want to help change that number. We are honored to be partnering with the Abramson Cancer Center at The University of Pennsylvania. 100% of the money that we raise will fund cutting edge research here in Philadelphia. We celebrate Life & Friendship & Adventure. Join us.
Visit aloveforlife.us for more details
This Shamrock Shuffle offers more than your typical 5K. Once you finish running through historic Newtown, we invite you to keep the party going! In lieu of the Irish Festival this year we are beginning a Shuffle through Newtown where participating bars, restaurants, and shops will be offering specials and giveaways. More details to be announced.
All 5k participants will receive a custom finisher medal and quality finisher shirt! Our loved race course through historic Newtown will also remain the same as previous years.
Time Limit- All participants must maintain a 20 minute per mile pace (a speed walking pace) and be able to complete the course within 60 minutes or less of crossing the start line.
For more information on the Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K & Festival, please visit www.newtownshamrockshuffle.com http://www.newtownshamrockshuffle.com
Official Charity Partner: A Love for Life
A Love for Life is dedicated to raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. The average survival rate for stage IV pancreatic cancer is a little over 6 months. We want to help change that number. We are honored to be partnering with the Abramson Cancer Center at The University of Pennsylvania. 100% of the money that we raise will fund cutting edge research here in Philadelphia. We celebrate Life & Friendship & Adventure. Join us.
Visit aloveforlife.us for more details
Location
23 N State St, Newtown, 18940, PA, United States
2024 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k
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