Shamrock 4 Miler
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Charlotte, North Carolina
- Price $21.89 - $32.49
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a spring celebration at the Shamrock 4 Miler, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in beautiful Charlotte, Mecklenburg! This thrilling event, set at Stonecrest at Piper Glen, invites runners of all ages to tackle a challenging 4-mile course that features a mostly downhill first half, followed by an invigorating climb back to the finish line. The race kicks off at 8 AM, with a special Kids Kilometer starting at 9 AM, making it a perfect outing for families and aspiring young athletes.
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Participants can look forward to exciting post-race festivities including trivia games, awards for age group winners, and the much-anticipated Lucky Charms eating contest, where a $100 cash prize is up for grabs! With plenty of free parking available and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Shamrock 4 Miler promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss out—register early to secure your event t-shirt and join in the fun!
But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Participants can look forward to exciting post-race festivities including trivia games, awards for age group winners, and the much-anticipated Lucky Charms eating contest, where a $100 cash prize is up for grabs! With plenty of free parking available and a vibrant community atmosphere, the Shamrock 4 Miler promises to be a memorable day filled with camaraderie and celebration. Don’t miss out—register early to secure your event t-shirt and join in the fun!
Organiser's Description
The Shamrock 4-Miler returns to Stonecrest at Piper Glen!
This spring classic is one to run! Expect a challenging run and all the holiday-themed fun including our soon-to-be-famous and always entertaining Lucky Charms eating contest!
The 4-mile course winds around the shopping centers surrounding neighborhoods, and features a (mostly) downhill first half. Save some gas for the second half, as we climb our way back to the finish! Its an 8am start for the 4-miler, and a 9am start for the Kids Kilometer. Make plans to stick around for post-race trivia, prizes, and that Lucky Charms eating contest. Theres $100 cash on the line!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY 10:30 - 6 PM AT ALL 3 RUN FOR YOUR LIFE STORE LOCATIONS. ON-SITE PICKUP STARTS AT 6:30 AM FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PICK UP RACE DAY.
PARKING:
Lots of free parking is available in the area! Please use 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277 as the GPS address and park with in Medical Building parking lots.
BAG CHECK:
There is no bag check service for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRTS:
Register now to guarantee your shirt size! Every participant will receive a short-sleeve shirt while supplies last. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES NO EXCEPTIONS! You may switch sizes AFTER the race if we have leftover shirts.
AWARDS & AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
Overall, Masters, 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
DOGS:
Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.
STROLLERS OR BABY JOGGERS:
Bring em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. All baby jogger pushers will start with everyone else. Please note, there is no awards category for strollers or baby joggers.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID:
Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.
WATER STOPS AND PORTA-POTTIES:
Porta-Potties will also be available at the start/finish area.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
This spring classic is one to run! Expect a challenging run and all the holiday-themed fun including our soon-to-be-famous and always entertaining Lucky Charms eating contest!
The 4-mile course winds around the shopping centers surrounding neighborhoods, and features a (mostly) downhill first half. Save some gas for the second half, as we climb our way back to the finish! Its an 8am start for the 4-miler, and a 9am start for the Kids Kilometer. Make plans to stick around for post-race trivia, prizes, and that Lucky Charms eating contest. Theres $100 cash on the line!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY 10:30 - 6 PM AT ALL 3 RUN FOR YOUR LIFE STORE LOCATIONS. ON-SITE PICKUP STARTS AT 6:30 AM FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO PICK UP RACE DAY.
PARKING:
Lots of free parking is available in the area! Please use 14215 Ballantyne Corporate Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277 as the GPS address and park with in Medical Building parking lots.
BAG CHECK:
There is no bag check service for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRTS:
Register now to guarantee your shirt size! Every participant will receive a short-sleeve shirt while supplies last. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES NO EXCEPTIONS! You may switch sizes AFTER the race if we have leftover shirts.
AWARDS & AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:
Age group and overall winners will be recognized at the post-event awards ceremony, to be held approximately 30 minutes after the first finisher. Please note, we do not ship unclaimed awards.
Overall, Masters, 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
DOGS:
Hey, we love us some dogs, too. However, for the safety of everyone participating, dogs are not allowed on the course.
STROLLERS OR BABY JOGGERS:
Bring em! We appreciate you exposing the next generation of runners to the race day experience. All baby jogger pushers will start with everyone else. Please note, there is no awards category for strollers or baby joggers.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND FIRST AID:
Medical services at the start/finish line are provided by our partners at Novant Health. Should you experience an on-course emergency, alert an event volunteer and call 9-1-1.
WATER STOPS AND PORTA-POTTIES:
Porta-Potties will also be available at the start/finish area.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
Events will be held rain or shine unless RunCharlotte in conjunction with our public safety and medical partners determine that conditions are unsafe. Cancellation due to inclement weather will not constitute a refund or transfer. Consistent with USA Track & Field protocols, RunCharlotte reserves the right to alter, cancel, or eliminate any or all portions of this event.
Races
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4 Miler
Incl. $3.49 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.49
OPENS 28 NOV -
Kids Kilometer
Incl. $2.89 Fee & T-Shirt - 100% Cotton
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$21.89
OPENS 28 NOVKids Kilometer shirts are 100% cotton.
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