Shamrock Hill Run 1-mile and 5K
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Roanoke, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Shamrock Hill Run, one of Roanoke's most cherished and festive races! On Saturday, March 14, 2026, join fellow runners and community members in celebrating St. Patrick's Day weekend with a mile-long dash starting at 8:45 AM, followed by a spirited 5K at 9:00 AM. Both races will take place at Roanoke Catholic School and feature scenic routes through the beautiful Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway, making it a perfect blend of fitness and fun.
Participants of all ages are welcome to join this exciting event, where medals will be awarded across all men's and women's age categories, and a special prize will be given for the best St. Patrick's Day costume at the festive awards ceremony afterward. Registration is open now, with early bird rates available until February 22. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick off your St. Patrick's Day celebrations in style while supporting athletics at Roanoke Catholic School!
Participants of all ages are welcome to join this exciting event, where medals will be awarded across all men's and women's age categories, and a special prize will be given for the best St. Patrick's Day costume at the festive awards ceremony afterward. Registration is open now, with early bird rates available until February 22. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kick off your St. Patrick's Day celebrations in style while supporting athletics at Roanoke Catholic School!
Organiser's Description
One of Roanoke's most loved and luckiest races is back with the Shamrock Hill Run on Saturday, March 14, 2026, with the mile starting at 8:45am and the 5k at 9:00am!
Brought to you by Roanoke Catholic School, our 1-miler and 5K give you a healthy, fun start to all of Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities.
Both races will start and end at Roanoke Catholic, and feature spectator friendly routes that wind their way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. See routes here for the mile [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3192564] and here for the 5K [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050062]. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with a prize for the best St. Patricks Day costume, following the race at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in Roanoke Catholics Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Participants as well as the general public are invited.
Race chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke.
Registration for the 1-miler with guaranteed shirt entry is $25 through February 22 at 3:00pm. Registration for the 5K with guaranteed shirt entry is $30 through February 22 at 3:00 pm. Registration after 2/22 is $30 (1-miler) and $35 (5K) and is not guaranteed a shirt although we will do our best to accommodate.
Packet pickup will be available:
* Thursday, March 12, 12:00-6:00pm at RunAbout Sports in Townside Festival
* Friday, March 13, 3:00-7:00pm in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
* Saturday March 14 (Race day) starting at 7:30am in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
The family 1-miler will begin at 8:45am the morning of Saturday March 14, and the 5K will begin at 9am that morning.
Proceeds will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, which is dedicated to the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
Brought to you by Roanoke Catholic School, our 1-miler and 5K give you a healthy, fun start to all of Roanoke's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities.
Both races will start and end at Roanoke Catholic, and feature spectator friendly routes that wind their way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. See routes here for the mile [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3192564] and here for the 5K [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3050062]. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with a prize for the best St. Patricks Day costume, following the race at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony in Roanoke Catholics Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Participants as well as the general public are invited.
Race chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke.
Registration for the 1-miler with guaranteed shirt entry is $25 through February 22 at 3:00pm. Registration for the 5K with guaranteed shirt entry is $30 through February 22 at 3:00 pm. Registration after 2/22 is $30 (1-miler) and $35 (5K) and is not guaranteed a shirt although we will do our best to accommodate.
Packet pickup will be available:
* Thursday, March 12, 12:00-6:00pm at RunAbout Sports in Townside Festival
* Friday, March 13, 3:00-7:00pm in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
* Saturday March 14 (Race day) starting at 7:30am in Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium
The family 1-miler will begin at 8:45am the morning of Saturday March 14, and the 5K will begin at 9am that morning.
Proceeds will benefit athletics at Roanoke Catholic School, which is dedicated to the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
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