Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Hammond, Louisiana
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026, taking place on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, in the vibrant city of Hammond, Tangipahoa! This exciting charity event offers a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels with distances including a 1-mile Fun Run and both 5K and 10K races. The scenic course will wind through the beautiful Renaissance Festival grounds, featuring picturesque roads around a serene lake and the charming Renaissance Village.
Kick off your morning with the 1-mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K races starting at 8:30 AM. Runners can look forward to finisher medals, awards for top performers, and even a special challenge to "Beat the Leprechaun" for a chance to win prizes! Participants are encouraged to register by February 27th to secure their desired T-shirt size, and walkers are warmly welcomed to join the festivities in the 1-mile and 5K events. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day of running, community spirit, and friendly competition in Hammond!
Kick off your morning with the 1-mile Fun Run at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K races starting at 8:30 AM. Runners can look forward to finisher medals, awards for top performers, and even a special challenge to "Beat the Leprechaun" for a chance to win prizes! Participants are encouraged to register by February 27th to secure their desired T-shirt size, and walkers are warmly welcomed to join the festivities in the 1-mile and 5K events. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day of running, community spirit, and friendly competition in Hammond!
Organiser's Description
The Hammond Rotary's Charity Shamrock Run, will offer runners an opportunity to run the 1-mile and 5K/10K. This year's course will be at the Renaissance Festival grounds in Hammond, Louisiana (46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401). The 5K/10K will take you on roads around the festival and then around the small lake, through the Renaissance Village. T-SHIRTS ARE NOW OPTIONAL, IF YOU DESIRE A T-SHIRT, ADD IT ON IN CHECK OUT! Please register by Friday, February 27th, 2026 to guarantee that you'll get your desired size. We always order extra T's for late registration, but sizes will not be guaranteed after Feb 27th.
Start time for 1-Mile Fun Run is 8:00AM. 5K and 10K start time is 8:30AM. Walkers are welcome to participate in the 1 mile and 5K events! Due to time constraints, WALKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE 10K.
We will have finisher medals for all 5K and 10K runners! We also have the following awards for: The top 3 overall male & female runners in the 5K and 10K (male & Female), 1st place in the 1 mile run Male & Female. 1st place in each age group (Male & Female). Age groups for 5K & 10K will be: 19 & Under. 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. We will also have an 80+ age group for the 5K only.
We will also have special awards for the BEST COSTUME and the BIGGEST TEAM, as well as, our unique "BEAT THE LEPRECHAUN" challenge in the 10K. Beat our leprechaun in the 10K run and pick from the "Pot Of Gold" prizes donated by many of our sponsors!
For a little more excitement, we have added a prize for the BIGGEST FUNDRAISING TEAM! Click DONATE, then Become a Fundraiser to register your team.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE THURSDAY MARCH 19TH, 2025 FROM 10:00AM-5:30PM, Alexis Ducorbier - State Farm Insurance, 304 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403 . Packets and T-shirts will be available race morning if you can't make it on Thursday, however, race morning lines tend to be long. Get your packet ahead of time to help us minimize the race morning lines.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP starts at 7:00am. We suggest picking up at least 1/2 hour before your race time.
PARKING will be on the grounds of the Renaissance Festival.
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for this great event, they can contact Rachael Nelson at 504-289-6838 or email [email protected]. Mail sponsorship checks to ATTN: Race Committee P.O.Box 1486, Hammond LA 70404.
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Start time for 1-Mile Fun Run is 8:00AM. 5K and 10K start time is 8:30AM. Walkers are welcome to participate in the 1 mile and 5K events! Due to time constraints, WALKERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE 10K.
We will have finisher medals for all 5K and 10K runners! We also have the following awards for: The top 3 overall male & female runners in the 5K and 10K (male & Female), 1st place in the 1 mile run Male & Female. 1st place in each age group (Male & Female). Age groups for 5K & 10K will be: 19 & Under. 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. We will also have an 80+ age group for the 5K only.
We will also have special awards for the BEST COSTUME and the BIGGEST TEAM, as well as, our unique "BEAT THE LEPRECHAUN" challenge in the 10K. Beat our leprechaun in the 10K run and pick from the "Pot Of Gold" prizes donated by many of our sponsors!
For a little more excitement, we have added a prize for the BIGGEST FUNDRAISING TEAM! Click DONATE, then Become a Fundraiser to register your team.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE THURSDAY MARCH 19TH, 2025 FROM 10:00AM-5:30PM, Alexis Ducorbier - State Farm Insurance, 304 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403 . Packets and T-shirts will be available race morning if you can't make it on Thursday, however, race morning lines tend to be long. Get your packet ahead of time to help us minimize the race morning lines.
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP starts at 7:00am. We suggest picking up at least 1/2 hour before your race time.
PARKING will be on the grounds of the Renaissance Festival.
If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for this great event, they can contact Rachael Nelson at 504-289-6838 or email [email protected]. Mail sponsorship checks to ATTN: Race Committee P.O.Box 1486, Hammond LA 70404.
SCROLL DOWN FOR RACE COURSE MAPS, AND PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
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