Shamrock Shimmy 5k
- Date Sun 2nd March 2025 - Sat 8th March 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Palm Harbor, Florida
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and don your best green attire for the Shamrock Shimmy 5k, taking place from March 2nd to March 8th, 2025, in the beautiful Palm Harbor, Pinellas! This exciting event culminates on Saturday, March 8th, at Pop Stansell Park with a timed 5k race and a 1-mile fun run designed for participants of all ages. Join the community in a spirited effort to combat childhood hunger, with proceeds benefiting the Pack-A-Sack program, which provides essential weekend food for students in Title 1 schools.
Every runner will receive a festive finisher's medal, a short-sleeve t-shirt, and those who register early will snag a special shamrock headband to wear while shimmying down the trail! Don’t miss out on the chance to fuel up at the $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner the night before, hosted at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. With age group and overall awards up for grabs, this is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, fun, and making a difference. Secure your spot today, and let’s run together to ensure no child goes hungry!
Every runner will receive a festive finisher's medal, a short-sleeve t-shirt, and those who register early will snag a special shamrock headband to wear while shimmying down the trail! Don’t miss out on the chance to fuel up at the $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner the night before, hosted at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. With age group and overall awards up for grabs, this is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of community, fun, and making a difference. Secure your spot today, and let’s run together to ensure no child goes hungry!
Organiser's Description
It's time to get your green on and run to help end childhood hunger. The 2025 Shamrock Shimmy 5k is coming Saturday, March 8, 2025, to Pop Stansell Park in Palm Harbor. There will be a timed 5k and a 1-mile fun run. All participants will receive a festive finishers medal and a T-shirt. The first couple hundred participants to register will receive shamrock headbands to shimmy down the trail! Remember, the true treasure is helping Pack-A-Sack as we run to end childhood hunger.
Every racer will receive a short-sleeve t-shirt (Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before February 17, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last!), bib, a themed custom finisher medal, as well as a rockin' good time with friends and family members!!
The night before make sure to carb up and join us for a $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner! This dinner will be held at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683).
Shamrock Shimmy 5k will be supporting Pack A Sack. Pack A Sack is a program that provides weekend food for students in Title 1 Schools to help them have additional food over the weekend. The true treasure of the Shamrock Shimmy is running so that no child goes hungry!
You can participate in person or virtually. Age group and overall awards will be awarded.
Don't wait to register! Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before February 17, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last!
Packet pickup dates
Tuesday, March 4 from 3-7 PM, Palm Harbor United Methodist Church lobby (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 )
Friday, March 7 - from 7-7 PM at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church lobby (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683)
Every racer will receive a short-sleeve t-shirt (Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before February 17, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last!), bib, a themed custom finisher medal, as well as a rockin' good time with friends and family members!!
The night before make sure to carb up and join us for a $10 all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner! This dinner will be held at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683).
Shamrock Shimmy 5k will be supporting Pack A Sack. Pack A Sack is a program that provides weekend food for students in Title 1 Schools to help them have additional food over the weekend. The true treasure of the Shamrock Shimmy is running so that no child goes hungry!
You can participate in person or virtually. Age group and overall awards will be awarded.
Don't wait to register! Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if preregistered before February 17, 2025. After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last!
Packet pickup dates
Tuesday, March 4 from 3-7 PM, Palm Harbor United Methodist Church lobby (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 )
Friday, March 7 - from 7-7 PM at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church lobby (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683)
Races
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Shamrock Shimmy 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th March 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$38.10
This is a timed 5k. -
Shamrock Shimmy 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th March 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
All ages get your green on and have fun in this 1 mile fun run/walk. -
Shamrock Shimmy Virtual
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Finisher Medal and Headband
$32.80
Get your green on and join us at home as we race to raise money for Pack A Sack and end childhood hunger. -
Night Before Spaghetti Dinner
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Fri 7th March 2025 (5:00PM EST)
$11.60
Let us help you carb up for the race with an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner!! Join us at Palm Harbor United Methodist Church (1551 Belcher Road, Palm Harbor, FL) from 5-7 pm for this delicious meal.
Shamrock Shimmy 5k