Jackson YMCA 3rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle

  • Date Sat 15th March 2025
  • Time 12:15PM EDT
  • Location Jackson, Michigan
  • Price Free - $44.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off St. Patrick's Day with a splash of fun and fitness at the 3rd Annual Shamrock Shuffle in Jackson! On Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 12:30 PM, join fellow participants for an exciting day filled with community spirit and friendly competition. Choose from the thrilling 5K Run, the casual 5K Walk, or let the kids enjoy their own special run. The event takes place in the vibrant downtown Jackson, where you'll be greeted by festive shamrocks and local businesses offering special deals just for race participants.

This year, the Shamrock Shuffle is not only a celebration of health and wellness but also a chance to support the Jackson YMCA’s FOR ALL program, which provides essential services to youth, adults, seniors, and families in the community. With registration fees starting at just $20, participants can secure a guaranteed t-shirt by signing up early. Awards will be given for various categories in both the run and walk events, ensuring everyone has a shot at taking home a prize. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a lively day outdoors while making a difference!

Organiser's Description

On March 15 at 12:30pm, the Jackson YMCA is proud to present the 2025 SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K RUN, 5K WALK AND KIDS RUN! Kick-off St. Patty's Day with a brisk run or walk through downtown Jackson. Keep an eye out on the course for festive Shamrock's welcoming you into supporting businesses offering specials for race participants. Proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle benefit the Jackson YMCA's FOR ALL program. Race proceeds will be distributed to youth, adults, seniors and families to participate in programs like swim lessons, after-school programs, and chronic disease prevention programs.



PRICING: $20 per participant until 1/15 (T-shirt guaranteed). $25 per participant until 2/28 (T-shirt guaranteed). $30 from 3/1 to 3/14 (no shirt guaranteed), $40 on race day 3/15 (no shirt). Kids run is FREE, registration is required.



T-SHIRTS: Register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt!



COURSE: See course map below for more details!



PACKET PICKUP: 3/14 from 8:00 am pm to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., Jackson, MI. Race day starting at 11:30 am at the race location - Downtown Jackson at South Jackson Street and West Michigan Ave.



OVERALL AWARDS: Prizes will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female Winner, the Master's (40 and over) Male and Female winner, and Senior Master (60 and over) Male and Female winner in the 5k Run and 5k Walk Events.

AGE GROUPS AWARDS to the top 3 places in each age group, men and women for both the run and walk:
5K RUN AGE GROUPS: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5K WALK AGE GROUPS: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+



The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th March 2025 (12:30PM EDT)

    $44.00

    CLOSED
  • 5k Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th March 2025 (12:30PM EDT)

    $44.00

    CLOSED
    Please sign up for this event if you intend to walk the ENTIRE 3.1 miles. If at any point you plan on running you must register for the 5k run.
  • Kids Run

    Sat 15th March 2025 (12:15PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

South Jackson Street and West Michigan Ave, Jackson, 49201, MI, United States

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