Shamrock 4 Miler and Lucky Leprechaun 1K Dash

Join us for the 7th annual Shamrock 4 Mile presented by Skip Slocum & Associates, Roots Realty Group! This race is the 2nd event of the 2025 RunAbout Race Series. The race is at Blacksburg High School on Saturday, March 22 at 9 AM. The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is at 10:30 am.

Participants who register on or before March 9 are guaranteed to receive a long-sleeved race shirt. All 4-mile finishers receive a medal.

RACE SCHEDULE:

Friday, March 21, 2024

* 3 - 6 PM Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports

Saturday, March 22, 2024 (Race Day)

* 7:45 - 8:50 AM - Packet Pickup on-site
* 9 AM - 4 mile Race Start
* 10:30 AM - Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV Start

REGISTRATION FEES:


SHAMROCK 4 MILER:
Before March 4: $30.00
March 4 to March 21: $33.00
Race Day: $35.00

1 KILOMETER LUCKY LEPRECHAUN DASH PRESENTED BY ADJUST NRV
Free!

VIRTUAL SHAMROCK 4 MILER
Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler with store pick-up of shirt and medal. $26.00
During registration you may select an add-on for mailing of shirt and medal for $11


RACE COURSE:

The Shamrock 4 Miler is on a one-loop course on Prices Fork Rd, Plantation Rd, and the Hethwood bike paths. An Aid Station at 2.5 miles serves water and Gatorade.
The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is 1 Kilometer (0.62 miles) and takes place on the Blacksburg High School cross country course.
Shamrock 4 Mile Race Course [https://onthegomap.com/s/k9j3e1ie]
Lucky Leprechaun Dash [https://onthegomap.com/s/7mt08gpe]


AWARDS:

4 Miler

* All finishers receive a commemorative medal
* Overall: The top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award.

* Age group: Awards 3 deep - male and female - in the following categories:

* 14 and under
* 15-19
* 20-24
* 25-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-60
* 61-64
* 65+

* Best Costume Leprechaun - wins a free pair of shoes from Blacksburg's amazing running store, RunAbout Sports!
* Awards can be picked up after the race by the medal table (next to finish).
* Awards will not be mailed.

PARKING:

Parking is available in the lots in front of Blacksburg High School.
Post-race food and drinks will be near the finish line.

RESULTS:

Live results are provided by Run Roanoke [https://www.runroanoke.com/]. Preliminary results will be posted at www.runaboutsports.com after the race followed by the final results and age group results.


VOLUNTEER:

Signup here! [https://volunteersignup.org/ATQ4W] We are looking for volunteers to help with race setup, course safety, and cleanup.