Frequently Asked Questions

Can people on my team or group do different events?

Yes. Team or group members can do any combination of events or distances. Some can do the 5k, others can do the 15k or 8k, some can do the Shamrock Stride. It doesn’t matter.

Are teams subject to the limit field?

Yes. If you want to enter as part of a team, you must do so prior to the team deadline of February 14. Team entries will not be accepted after February 14.

I’m not sure I can run the entire distance in the event I entered. 
Can I slow down and walk, if necessary?

Yes. Running and walking to complete a distance is OK. In fact, mixing walking with running is a great way to improve your conditioning. Many Shamrock Run participants walk portions of the routes.

But, if you want to walk an entire distance, then you must enter the 5k Shamrock Stride. Walking the entire distance in the 8k and 15k is not permitted.

Can I have someone pick up my bib number, T-shirt and timing chip for me?

Yes. Be sure the person picking up your materials at the Oregon Convention Center knows the event you have entered, however. Bib numbers are filed alphabetically by event. There are two separate pick-up areas – one for runners (all distances are in one area) and Shamrock Stride/Leprechaun Lap participants.

I registered, but have learned that I will be unable to participate. 
Is my entry fee refundable?

No. Entry fees are not refundable. Sorry. But, you can transfer your bib number to another person at no charge. See below for details.

Can I transfer my bib number to someone else?

Yes. But, please send us an e-mail by March 2 to pdqemail@aol.com with the following information for the person who is to receive your registration:

Full name
Street address
Phone number
E-mail address
Date of Birth
Gender
Event the person will be doing
T-shirt size
Emergency contact info

There is no fee to transfer a registration.  The parties to the transaction are responsible for dealing with any payment or consideration for the registration transfer.

To do a transfer after March 2, you will need to come to the Shamrock Fitness Fair at the Oregon Convention Center on Friday, March 16 or on Saturday, March 17. Go to the Solutions table. To make a bib number transfer on race morning, go to the Solutions canopy near the Will Call area at Waterfront Park on the morning of the event.  There is no charge for a bib number transfer.

I want to do a different event than the one I registered for.  Is that OK and what do I have to do now?

Yes, you can change events.  But, please send us an e-mail by March 2 to pdqemail@aol.com with your name, the event you registered for and the event you want to change to.  We need to assign you a different color bib number for your new event.

If you want to change events after March 2, you must come to the Shamrock Fitness Fair at the Oregon Convention Center on Friday, March 16 or Saturday, March 17.  Go to the Solutions table.

To change events on race morning, go to the Solutions canopy near the Will Call area at Waterfront Park.

There is no charge for a bib number change to do a different event from what you originally registered for.

Can I wear headphones on the course at Shamrock?

Yes. But, please stay alert. Although the streets are closed to vehicle traffic, sometimes emergency vehicles must get on or across the routes.

Can I run with a baby jogger, or walk with a stroller, at Shamrock?

Running with a baby joggers or stroller is NOT permitted at Shamrock. But, walking with a baby jogger or stroller is allowed, but only in the Shamrock Stride.

Can I run or walk with my dog at Shamrock?

Dogs are allowed only in the Shamrock Stride. Please do not bring your dog to run with you in the 5k, 8k or 15k.

What is meant by clothes check?

We will have a large canopy in Waterfront Park, just north of the Morrison Bridge, where participants can leave their warm-up clothing for safe-keeping during the event. Please do not check key, wallets, purses or other valuables, however. The clothes check service is for only warm-up clothing.

What is the difference between a “gun” time and a “net” time?

A runner’s “gun” finish time is the elapsed time from when the starting horn sounded until the runner crossed the finish line. The time waiting or slowly moving forward to cross the start line is included in the runner’s official “gun” time.

A runner’s “net” finish time (or “chip” time) is the elapsed time from when the runner actually crossed the starting line and when the runner crossed the finish line. Time spent waiting to cross the start line is NOT included in the runner’s official “net” time.

The Shamrock Run uses “gun” times for only the top 5 overall finishers in each race. For all other finishers, and for the purpose of determining the top three finishers in each age group, the Shamrock Run uses “net” or “chip” times.

Is there an award category for Race Walking?

Although race walkers are permitted in all events at Shamrock, so long as they can maintain at least an average pace of 12:30 per mile, Shamrock does not offer a competitive race walking division.

Where can I find results from the 2011 Shamrock Run?

Click HERE for complete race results from the 2011 Shamrock Run.