Shamrock Hill Run 5K & 1-Mile
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Roanoke, Virginia
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Shamrock Hill Run 5K & 1-Mile on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the scenic city of Roanoke! This beloved local race promises a vibrant kickoff to St. Patrick's Day weekend, starting at 9:00 am from Roanoke Catholic School. Participants can enjoy a refreshing 5K route—yes, it’s officially a 5K this year!—and a fun-filled 1-mile run that meanders through the picturesque Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway.
Runners of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, where medals will be awarded across various age groups for both men and women. Don’t forget to wear your best St. Patrick's Day costume for a chance to win special prizes at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony held in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Registration is open until February 28 at just $30, with a slight increase to $35 thereafter. Be sure to register by March 7 to guarantee your race shirt. With chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke and all proceeds benefiting Roanoke Catholic School, the Shamrock Hill Run is not just a race—it’s a community
Runners of all ages are welcome to join the festivities, where medals will be awarded across various age groups for both men and women. Don’t forget to wear your best St. Patrick's Day costume for a chance to win special prizes at the Celtic-themed awards ceremony held in the Gillespie Family Gymnasium. Registration is open until February 28 at just $30, with a slight increase to $35 thereafter. Be sure to register by March 7 to guarantee your race shirt. With chip-timing provided by Run Roanoke and all proceeds benefiting Roanoke Catholic School, the Shamrock Hill Run is not just a race—it’s a community
Organiser's Description
One of Roanoke's most loved and luckiest races is back with the Shamrock Hill Run on Saturday, March 15, 2024, at 9:00 am!
Brought to you by Roanoke Catholic School, our 5K (AND THIS YEAR IT REALLY IS A 5K!) and 1-miler gives 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 an all-new route [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2555279?units=km] that winds its way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with special prizes to the best St. Patricks Day costumes 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 through February 28 at 3:00 pm: $30. Registration after: $35. Race shirts are guaranteed for all who register by March 7, though we will do our best to accommodate all registrations.
Packet pickup is Friday, March 14, 3:00-7:00 pm at Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium and starting at 8:00 am the morning of the race.
All proceeds benefit 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 5K (AND THIS YEAR IT REALLY IS A 5K!) and 1-miler gives 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 an all-new route [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2555279?units=km] that winds its way through Gainsboro and Lick Run Greenway. Medals will be awarded in all mens and womens age groups, along with special prizes to the best St. Patricks Day costumes 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 through February 28 at 3:00 pm: $30. Registration after: $35. Race shirts are guaranteed for all who register by March 7, though we will do our best to accommodate all registrations.
Packet pickup is Friday, March 14, 3:00-7:00 pm at Roanoke Catholic's Gillespie Family Gymnasium and starting at 8:00 am the morning of the race.
All proceeds benefit Roanoke Catholic School, which is dedicated to the education of the whole person, blending learning with faith and faith with daily life.
Races
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5K Run, St. Patrick's Day
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 30 JAN 26 -
1 Mile Run/Walk, St. Patrick's Day
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 30 JAN 26
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621 North Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 24016, VA, United States
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