2024 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
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 on Saturday, March 16th! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Newtown, Bucks, where participants will enjoy a scenic race through historic streets. As the eighth annual race, the Shamrock Shuffle promises to be a festive celebration, inviting everyone to embrace their inner Irish spirit in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
After crossing the finish line, the fun continues with local bars, restaurants, and shops offering enticing specials and giveaways, making it a perfect day for both runners and spectators. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal and a quality finisher shirt, adding to the memorable experience. Remember, to keep the pace lively, all runners must maintain a 20-minute per mile pace to complete the course within 60 minutes. Join us in supporting a great cause, as the event collaborates with A Love for Life, raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. Don't miss out on this spirited community event that celebrates life, friendship, and adventure!
After crossing the finish line, the fun continues with local bars, restaurants, and shops offering enticing specials and giveaways, making it a perfect day for both runners and spectators. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal and a quality finisher shirt, adding to the memorable experience. Remember, to keep the pace lively, all runners must maintain a 20-minute per mile pace to complete the course within 60 minutes. Join us in supporting a great cause, as the event collaborates with A Love for Life, raising funds for pancreatic cancer research. Don't miss out on this spirited community event that celebrates life, friendship, and adventure!
This event has taken place
Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.
Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.
Previous editions
Add your review
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Races
-
Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$59.30
-
Youth 5k Ticket (12 & Under)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$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
Event data
This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.
