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 for Roanoke's most exciting and festive race, the 2026 RCS Shamrock Hill Run! This beloved event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the heart of Roanoke, Virginia. Join the fun as participants can choose between a family-friendly 1-mile run starting at 8:45 AM and a spirited 5K race kicking off at 9:00 AM. Both races will begin and end at Roanoke Catholic School, winding through the scenic Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway, making it a perfect way to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations!
Competitors of all ages will have the chance to earn medals in various men's and women's age categories, along with a special prize for the best St. Patrick's Day costume at the lively Celtic-themed awards ceremony in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium. With chip timing for the 5K provided by Run Roanoke, participants can look forward to an organized and exciting race day. Registration is open now, and with proceeds benefiting the athletics program at Roanoke Catholic School, you can enjoy a day of fitness and fun while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this vibrant community event!
Competitors of all ages will have the chance to earn medals in various men's and women's age categories, along with a special prize for the best St. Patrick's Day costume at the lively Celtic-themed awards ceremony in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium. With chip timing for the 5K provided by Run Roanoke, participants can look forward to an organized and exciting race day. Registration is open now, and with proceeds benefiting the athletics program at Roanoke Catholic School, you can enjoy a day of fitness and fun while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this vibrant community event!
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 for the 5k will be provided by Run Roanoke. The mile is not timed.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/roanokecatholicschool/event/shamrockhillrunroanokecatholicschool/]for more information.
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 for the 5k will be provided by Run Roanoke. The mile is not timed.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/roanokecatholicschool/event/shamrockhillrunroanokecatholicschool/]for more information.
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