Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and1K Walk 2026
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Middle River, Maryland
- Price $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and 1K Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Gunpowder Falls State Park in Middle River, Baltimore, this lively event invites participants to experience the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay while promoting health and community spirit. Whether you choose to run the 5K or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 1K walk, it’s a perfect opportunity to bring friends, family, and co-workers together in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
The festivities kick off with registration from 8 AM to 8:55 AM, followed by the opening ceremonies at 9 AM, and the race starts at 9:15 AM. With professional timing technology ensuring accurate results and prizes awarded in various categories, this event promises to be both competitive and enjoyable. Plus, every participant will receive a commemorative shirt, and the first 300 registrants are guaranteed theirs! Join in the fun, wear your best green attire, and don’t miss a chance to snap a photo with our special leprechaun guest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Chesapeake Bay Association, supporting environmental programs and scholarships for
The festivities kick off with registration from 8 AM to 8:55 AM, followed by the opening ceremonies at 9 AM, and the race starts at 9:15 AM. With professional timing technology ensuring accurate results and prizes awarded in various categories, this event promises to be both competitive and enjoyable. Plus, every participant will receive a commemorative shirt, and the first 300 registrants are guaranteed theirs! Join in the fun, wear your best green attire, and don’t miss a chance to snap a photo with our special leprechaun guest. Proceeds from this event benefit the Chesapeake Bay Association, supporting environmental programs and scholarships for
Organiser's Description
ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL MORNING AT GUNPOWDER FALLS STATE PARK - HAMMERMAN AREA, OVERLOOKING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, FOR A 5K RUN OR 1K WALK. REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR BRING A TEAM OF FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND CO-WORKERS TO RUN, WALK, OR STROLL, AND SPREAD THE GOOD CHEER OVERLOOKING THE PICTURESQUE CHESAPEAKE BAY. OF COURSE, WE RECOMMEND WEARING GREEN TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY. OUR LEPRECHAUN WILL BE JOINING US FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY SO HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH HIM.
OUR CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK 5K RUN AND 1K WALK EVENT SPONSOR
TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC
-
REGISTRATION 8 AM TO 8:55 AM, FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE PARKING AREA AND "START" LINE. OPENING CEREMONIES FROM 9 TO 9:15 AM. RUN AND WALK BEGINS AT 9:15 AM. PRIZES AWARDED FOLLOWING THE RUN AND WALK. WE WILL HAVE A PROFESSIONAL TIMER USING STATE-OF-THE-ART, HIGH PERFORMANCE RFID RACE TIMING TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURACY. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT AND PUBLISHED ONLINE ALONG WITH THE ABILITY TO PRINT A CERTIFICATE AND VIEW A FINISH LINE VIDEO LINK. GUNPOWDER STATE PARK - HAMMERMAN AREA IS LOCATED AT 7200 GRACES QUARTERS ROAD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EASTERN AVENUE AND EBENEZER ROAD. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK FUN RUN AND WALK" FOR MAPS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO CHESAPEAKE.SHAMROCK.5K@GMAIL.COM OR CALL / TEXT 410-824-4400
-
THE COURSE IS PAVED AND FLAT EXCEPT FOR A SMALL DOWNGRADE AT THE START AND SMALL UPGRADE NEAR THE END. EVENT OCCURS RAIN OR SHINE. FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK FUN RUN AND WALK" FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
-
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING GRADUATES. WE SUPPORT AVERAGE ACHIEVING GRADUATES AS WELL AS ATHLETES AND HIGH ACHIEVERS FOR COLLEGE TUITION OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION. EACH RUNNER AND WALKER WILL BE ABLE TO NOMINATE THEIR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. TOP VOTES FROM OUR EVENTS WILL DETERMINE THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP.
-
SPONSORS: TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC, CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC., GREATER NORTH POINT ASSOCIATION, INC., CHESAPEAKE ROAD RUNNERS, INC., TIM FAZENBAKER FOR COUNTY COUNCIL 9, KIM STANSBURY FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THE JOHNNY LAING SHOW, PAPA'S PALS, CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE, INC., THE SARAH HAMILTON FOUNDATION, SOUTHEAST BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL, INC., BACK RIVER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC., GREATER BALTIMORE COUNTY ASSOCIATION, INC., AND GREATER GUNPOWDER ASSOCIATION.
-
AWARDS TO WINNING RUNNERS AND BY AGE GROUP AND WINNING WALKERS. COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT FOR EACH RUNNER AND WALKER (GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS BUT WITH SUFFICIENT TIME WE'LL TRY TO HAVE THEM FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS)
-
CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. WAS AWARDED BEST OF BALTIMORE NON-PROFIT / CHARITY ASSOCIATION IN 2023, 2024 AND 2025 AND WINNER OF THE DUNDALK EAGLE'S READER APPROVED POLL. OUR CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK 5K WAS WINNER OF THE AVENUE NEWS READER APPROVED POLL. AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION IN THE BEST OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY READERS' CHOICE POLL. WINNER FOR 2025 BEST OF HARFORD COUNTY.
-
CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION BY GUIDESTAR, CHARITY GIVING, AND DONATIONXCHANGE
-
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE EVENT WILL BE POSTED ONLINE.
NO REFUNDS
COPYRIGHT 2026 AND MANAGED BY CHESAPEAKE BAY SPECIAL EVENTS, INC.
OUR CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK 5K RUN AND 1K WALK EVENT SPONSOR
TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC
-
REGISTRATION 8 AM TO 8:55 AM, FOLLOW SIGNS TO THE PARKING AREA AND "START" LINE. OPENING CEREMONIES FROM 9 TO 9:15 AM. RUN AND WALK BEGINS AT 9:15 AM. PRIZES AWARDED FOLLOWING THE RUN AND WALK. WE WILL HAVE A PROFESSIONAL TIMER USING STATE-OF-THE-ART, HIGH PERFORMANCE RFID RACE TIMING TECHNOLOGY FOR ACCURACY. YOUR RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT AND PUBLISHED ONLINE ALONG WITH THE ABILITY TO PRINT A CERTIFICATE AND VIEW A FINISH LINE VIDEO LINK. GUNPOWDER STATE PARK - HAMMERMAN AREA IS LOCATED AT 7200 GRACES QUARTERS ROAD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EASTERN AVENUE AND EBENEZER ROAD. VISIT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK FUN RUN AND WALK" FOR MAPS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO CHESAPEAKE.SHAMROCK.5K@GMAIL.COM OR CALL / TEXT 410-824-4400
-
THE COURSE IS PAVED AND FLAT EXCEPT FOR A SMALL DOWNGRADE AT THE START AND SMALL UPGRADE NEAR THE END. EVENT OCCURS RAIN OR SHINE. FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK GROUP "CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK FUN RUN AND WALK" FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.
-
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR OUR ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND OUR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DESERVING GRADUATES. WE SUPPORT AVERAGE ACHIEVING GRADUATES AS WELL AS ATHLETES AND HIGH ACHIEVERS FOR COLLEGE TUITION OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION. EACH RUNNER AND WALKER WILL BE ABLE TO NOMINATE THEIR FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. TOP VOTES FROM OUR EVENTS WILL DETERMINE THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHO RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP.
-
SPONSORS: TRADEPOINT ATLANTIC, CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC., GREATER NORTH POINT ASSOCIATION, INC., CHESAPEAKE ROAD RUNNERS, INC., TIM FAZENBAKER FOR COUNTY COUNCIL 9, KIM STANSBURY FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE, THE JOHNNY LAING SHOW, PAPA'S PALS, CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE, INC., THE SARAH HAMILTON FOUNDATION, SOUTHEAST BALTIMORE COUNTY COUNCIL, INC., BACK RIVER CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION, INC., GREATER BALTIMORE COUNTY ASSOCIATION, INC., AND GREATER GUNPOWDER ASSOCIATION.
-
AWARDS TO WINNING RUNNERS AND BY AGE GROUP AND WINNING WALKERS. COMMEMORATIVE SHIRT FOR EACH RUNNER AND WALKER (GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 PARTICIPANTS BUT WITH SUFFICIENT TIME WE'LL TRY TO HAVE THEM FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS)
-
CHESAPEAKE BAY ASSOCIATION, INC. WAS AWARDED BEST OF BALTIMORE NON-PROFIT / CHARITY ASSOCIATION IN 2023, 2024 AND 2025 AND WINNER OF THE DUNDALK EAGLE'S READER APPROVED POLL. OUR CHESAPEAKE SHAMROCK 5K WAS WINNER OF THE AVENUE NEWS READER APPROVED POLL. AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION IN THE BEST OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY READERS' CHOICE POLL. WINNER FOR 2025 BEST OF HARFORD COUNTY.
-
CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION BY GUIDESTAR, CHARITY GIVING, AND DONATIONXCHANGE
-
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS OF THE EVENT WILL BE POSTED ONLINE.
NO REFUNDS
COPYRIGHT 2026 AND MANAGED BY CHESAPEAKE BAY SPECIAL EVENTS, INC.
Races
Reviews
Doing 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. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.
Location
Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area, 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, 21220, MD, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Maybe
Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and1K Walk 2026
