Schedule of Events:

7:30am: 8K Start - 30th Street and Pacific Avenue

The TowneBank Shamrock 8K course is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a first race, a PR (personal record), and a fun experience. Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.

COURSE DETAIL
Expect thousands of spectators to cheer you on throughout this scenic course in the heart of the  Virginia Beach resort area. The TowneBank Shamrock 8K finishes on the world famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk, just past the majestic figure of King Neptune, and with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. A Shamrockin’ post-race party on the beach awaits all finishers and guests.

RACE PERKS
Two-day Sports & Fitness Expo
Finish Line Celebration with Live Entertainment
Yuengling included in your registration
Technical race shirts
Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
2025 Finisher Items

Quick Facts
7:30 AM at 30th Street and Pacific Avenue
Minimum age: 5
Dogs are not permitted on the course
Course Time Limit: 2 hours
The participant limit is 10,000 runners
Course Certification #VA19014RT

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8:00am - 12:30pm: Post Race Celebration - on the beach at 28th Street

CELEBRATE IT.
Race weekend isn’t complete without a Yuengling toast. Take your race medal to Murphy’s Irish Pub so they can treat you to your favorite post-race celebration.

10:30am: Leprechaun Dash Start - 31st Street on the Boardwalk

The Leprechaun Dash (formerly known as the Children’s Marathon) is for our youngest athletes, ages 6 months to 5 years old! These participants get to experience the excitement of race day as they line up on the boardwalk near King Neptune’s Park at 31st Street. The children are started in waves by age. At the end of their 26.2 yard run, these marathoners cross the main Shamrock finish line to the cheers of an adoring crowd, where a special finisher’s medal awaits them. All participants also receive a T-shirt and goody bag!

Packet Pickup: All Leprechaun Dash registrants must pick up their race bib and T-shirt at the Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo at The Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday before race day. There is no race day packet pickup – you must pick up your child’s packet on Friday at the expo!

We will open the corral to all participants at 10:15am. We ask that our youngest runners be accompanied by one parent. We suggest another parent or sibling wait at the Finish Line to capture the epic finish!

Strollers: To ensure the safety of all participants, strollers will not be permitted in the Leprechaun Dash.

11:00am: Final Mile Start - 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue

The Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile is the culmination of an ongoing running and walking program for elementary aged children which promotes lifelong fitness and combats childhood obesity. Children participating in the Final Mile run at school and at home in the weeks preceding the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend to accumulate 25.2 total miles. They then run the “final mile” of their 26.2 mile marathon on race day, crossing the same finish line that will welcome the Shamrock marathoners the following day. Many children also raise money for the event’s title sponsor, Operation Smile, making it possible for children just like themselves to receive new smiles and to live happier and healthier lives. These young fundraisers learn at an early age the rewards of helping others.

All Final Milers receive a time for their one mile run, but there are no awards given in an effort to keep the emphasis on fitness and fun, not competition. All finishers receive a unique, commemorative medal. School pride is evident throughout event weekend, and the energy, spirit, and enthusiasm displayed by every Final Miler is inspirational–and contagious! Prizes are awarded to the school with the highest percentage of participants and to the school representatives voted the “Silliest Shamrock” by the students themselves.

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12:00 - 5:00pm: Sports and Fitness Expo - Virginia Beach Convention Center

Pick up your race packet (race bib and participant shirt) at the Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo located at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The expo includes packet pickup, the official Shamrock retail store, sports-minded vendors, and St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON

The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is the oldest continuously running road race in Virginia Beach! The marathon course is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a first marathon, a PR (personal record), and a great race. Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.

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ANTHEM SHAMROCK HALF MARATHON

The Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a PR (personal record). Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.

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TOWNEBANK SHAMROCK 8K

The TowneBank Shamrock 8K course is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a first race, a PR (personal record), and a fun experience. Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.

COURSE INFORMATION

WHALE AND DOLPHIN CHALLENGE

Make the most of your weekend by taking on two races! Challenge yourself to the Full Marathon & 8K or the Half Marathon & 8K and earn extra bling and extra bragging rights!

POST RACE CELEBRATION

Ain’t no party like a Yuengling Shamrock Weekend Party! Live music, cold beer and high fives make your epic finish even sweeter!