HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k

  • Date Sat 8th March 2025
  • Location Oviedo, Florida
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5K on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in beautiful Oviedo, Seminole County! The race kicks off at 8:00 AM, with registration starting at 7:00 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. This exciting event welcomes runners of all ages and encourages everyone to don their St. Patrick's Day best for a chance to win prizes for the best costumes. The first 700 participants to register will receive a stylish Performance T-shirt, a Finishers Medal, and a custom race bib, so don't delay!

Join in the fun while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit HOPE Helps, Inc., which works tirelessly to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida. Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to fill their race bags for the local Food Pantry, making this event not just a race, but a meaningful community effort. With awards for the top male and female finishers across various age categories and special prizes for the largest team, the Sham Rock N Run promises to be a spirited and rewarding experience for all. Children in strollers are welcome to join for free, ensuring that

Organiser's Description

HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N' Run 5k
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Race Start Time: 8:00AM, Registration opens at 7:00am
Location: St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL

_The first 700 to register will receive a Performance T-shirt, Finishers Medal, and a custom race bib._

T-shirt sizes, are Adult sizes only and will not be guaranteed after January 26th, 2025

All participants are encouraged to dress up in their St. Patty's Day best! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There will also be a special prize for the largest team. All attendees will receive a race bag filled with your event t-shirt along with 5K swag. We are asking our participants to fill and return the race bag with non perishable food items to support our Food Pantry for families in need. Drop off your filled food bags on race day to the STONEBREAKER HOMES & LAND RE/MAX TOWN & COUNTRY table.

Children pushed in strollers are welcome to attend for free. All strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack.

PARKING is available on site at no charge.

For safety reasons, no skates, skateboards, bikes, or non-service animals will be allowed on the racecourse.

AWARDS/GIVEAWAYS
Awards will be given to the top 3 male/female runners in the following age categories:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

All proceeds from the Sham Rock N Run benefit HOPE Helps, Inc., whose mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida. Learn more about HOPE at www.hopehelps.org [http://www.hopehelps.org].

PACKET PICK UP
The HOPE Chest Thrift Store
1802 W. Broadway St., Oviedo, FL 32765 [https://www.google.com/search?q=1802+W.+Broadway+St.%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL+32765&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS812US812&oq=1802+W.+Broadway+St.%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL+32765&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.1903j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]

Thursday 3/7, 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 3/8, 10am - 5:30pm

Saturday 3/9 - 7am at St. Luke's at 2021 West State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765

Check back for Sham Rock N Run 5k Volunteer Opportunities.

*If you are not present on race day, your shirt and medal will be available for pick up at HOPE Helps - 812 Eyrie Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 [https://www.google.com/search?q=812+Eyrie+Drive%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL+32765&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS812US812&oq=812+Eyrie+Drive%2C+Oviedo%2C+FL+32765&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512.1277j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]. beginning March 11th through March 15th, 2024. Or they can be mailed to you for an additional $5 postage fee. Email [email protected] for more details.

No refunds or transfers will be given.

Races

  • HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & Performance T-Shirt Size

    Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $35.45

    The first 700 registered are guaranteed finisher's medals, t-shirts and custom race bibs.
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Performance T-Shirt

    $38.10

    Can't make it on the 8th or prefer to run solo? Run a 5k on your own time and let us know! We are encouraging all virtual runners to pick-up the shirt and medal after March 8th, or we can mail it to you for a $5.00 charge.
  • Snooze for HOPE

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Performance T-Shirt

    Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.10

    Sleep in and still support HOPE Helps. We are encouraging all snooze attendees to pick-up the shirt and medal before March 9th, or we can mail it to you for a $5.00 charge.
  • FREE Lil' Leprechaun Lap (For Children Under 10)

    Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    Free

    Children under 10 will be broken into age groups and run a short distance depending on their age. After the race, they will get to chose a small prize from our "Pot of Gold."

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Location

2021 West State Road 426, Oviedo, 32765, FL, United States

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