HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Oviedo, Florida
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at HOPE's 14th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Oviedo, Seminole! This vibrant event kicks off at 8:00 AM, with registration starting at 7:00 AM at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in a fun-filled 5k race while sporting their best St. Patrick's Day attire—prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, so be creative!
The first 700 registrants will receive a stylish performance t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a custom race bib. As part of the community spirit, attendees are encouraged to fill their race bags with non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Children in strollers can join the festivities for free, and parking is available onsite at no charge. With awards for the top three male and female finishers across multiple age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and heartwarming. Come out and support HOPE Helps, Inc. in their mission to reduce homelessness in Central Florida while enjoying a day of health, wellness, and community spirit!
The first 700 registrants will receive a stylish performance t-shirt, a finisher's medal, and a custom race bib. As part of the community spirit, attendees are encouraged to fill their race bags with non-perishable food items to support local families in need. Children in strollers can join the festivities for free, and parking is available onsite at no charge. With awards for the top three male and female finishers across multiple age categories, this event promises to be both competitive and heartwarming. Come out and support HOPE Helps, Inc. in their mission to reduce homelessness in Central Florida while enjoying a day of health, wellness, and community spirit!
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 [https://sllcs.org/]
_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 [https://www.hopehelps.org].
_Packet Pick Up_
LOCATION:
Beers and Gordon
313 S. Central Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765
Dates:
Thursday, March 6th 10AM-5:30PM
Friday, March 7th 10AM-5:30PM
Saturday, March 8th 7AM at St. Luke's
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 10th through March 14th, 2025. 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.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Race Start Time: 8:00AM, Registration opens at 7:00am
Location: St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL [https://sllcs.org/]
_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 [https://www.hopehelps.org].
_Packet Pick Up_
LOCATION:
Beers and Gordon
313 S. Central Ave
Oviedo, FL 32765
Dates:
Thursday, March 6th 10AM-5:30PM
Friday, March 7th 10AM-5:30PM
Saturday, March 8th 7AM at St. Luke's
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 10th through March 14th, 2025. 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
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HOPE's 15th Annual Sham Rock N Run 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Performance T-Shirt Size
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 04 JUNThe 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
OPENS 04 JUNCan'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 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 04 JUNSleep in and still support HOPE Helps. We are encouraging all snooze attendees to pick-up the shirt and medal before March 8th, or we can mail it to you for a $5.00 charge. -
FREE Lil' Leprechaun Lap (For Children Under 10)
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 04 JUNChildren 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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