2026 RCS Shamrock Hill Run 1-mile and 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Roanoke, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2026 RCS Shamrock Hill Run, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the charming city of Roanoke! This beloved event kicks off the St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities with a family-friendly 1-mile race starting at 8:45 AM, followed by a spirited 5K at 9:00 AM. Both races begin and end at Roanoke Catholic, featuring scenic routes through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway, perfect for spectators and participants alike.
Join in the excitement and camaraderie as you compete for medals across all men's and women's age groups, and don't miss out on the chance to showcase your creativity with the best St. Patrick's Day costume award. After the races, celebrate at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium, where everyone is welcome to join the fun! Registration is now open, with early bird rates available until February 22. Proceeds from this joyful event will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, supporting a well-rounded educational experience. Get ready to embrace the luck of the Irish and make lasting memories at the Shamrock Hill Run!
Join in the excitement and camaraderie as you compete for medals across all men's and women's age groups, and don't miss out on the chance to showcase your creativity with the best St. Patrick's Day costume award. After the races, celebrate at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium, where everyone is welcome to join the fun! Registration is now open, with early bird rates available until February 22. Proceeds from this joyful event will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, supporting a well-rounded educational experience. Get ready to embrace the luck of the Irish and make lasting memories at the Shamrock Hill Run!
Organiser's Description
Roanoke's most loved and luckiest race, the Shamrock Hill Run, is happening on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with the mile starting at 8:45am and the 5k at 9:00am!
Brought to you by Roanoke Catholic School, our 1-miler and 5K give you a healthy, fun start to all of Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities.
Both races will start and end at Roanoke Catholic, and feature spectator friendly routes that wind their way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. See routes here for the mile [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3192564] and here for the 5K [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050062]. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with a prize for the best St. Patricks Day costume, following the race at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in Roanoke Catholics Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Participants as well as the general public are invited.
Race chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke.
Registration for the 1-miler with guaranteed shirt entry is $25 through February 22 at 3:00pm. Registration for the 5K with guaranteed shirt entry is $30 through February 22 at 3:00 pm. Registration after 2/22 is $30 (1-miler) and $35 (5K) and is not guaranteed a shirt although we will do our best to accommodate.
Packet pickup will be available:
* Thursday, March 12, 12:00-6:00pm at RunAbout Sports in Townside Festival
* Friday, March 13, 3:00-7:00pm in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
* Saturday March 14 (Race day) starting at 7:30am in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
The family 1-miler will begin at 8:45am the morning of Saturday March 14, and the 5K will begin at 9am that morning.
Proceeds will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, which is dedicated to the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
Brought to you by Roanoke Catholic School, our 1-miler and 5K give you a healthy, fun start to all of Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities.
Both races will start and end at Roanoke Catholic, and feature spectator friendly routes that wind their way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. See routes here for the mile [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3192564] and here for the 5K [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050062]. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with a prize for the best St. Patricks Day costume, following the race at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in Roanoke Catholics Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Participants as well as the general public are invited.
Race chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke.
Registration for the 1-miler with guaranteed shirt entry is $25 through February 22 at 3:00pm. Registration for the 5K with guaranteed shirt entry is $30 through February 22 at 3:00 pm. Registration after 2/22 is $30 (1-miler) and $35 (5K) and is not guaranteed a shirt although we will do our best to accommodate.
Packet pickup will be available:
* Thursday, March 12, 12:00-6:00pm at RunAbout Sports in Townside Festival
* Friday, March 13, 3:00-7:00pm in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
* Saturday March 14 (Race day) starting at 7:30am in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
The family 1-miler will begin at 8:45am the morning of Saturday March 14, and the 5K will begin at 9am that morning.
Proceeds will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, which is dedicated to the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
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