Shamrock 5K
The biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Pacific Northwest, the Shamrock 5K is our most popular distance! Join thousands of runners and joggers on this out and back 3.1-mile block party in the streets.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023
Start Time: 8:00am
Distance: 3.1 Miles (runners or joggers only, no walkers)
Start Location: SW Naito Parkway & Pine St
Finish Location: SW Naito & Yamhill St
5K Packet Pick-up
Friday, March 10th
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Hall D
Saturday, March 11th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Hall D
Runner Perks
- Shamrock-themed finisher medal
- Premium event shirt
- Shamrock tote bag
- (1) complimentary beer at the Beer Garden
- A bowl of hearty oatmeal provided by Bob’s Red Mill
- Fully supported aid stations along the course
- Finish-area refreshments
Event Information
PARKING
There are multiple parking areas in Downtown Portland within walking distance of the start and finish lines of the Shamrock Run Portland. Review the Parking page of our website for updated information.
AID STATIONS
There is an aid station about midway on the 5K course. The aid station will provide water and an electrolyte (TBA).
GEAR CHECK
Gear check will be located in a large tent in Waterfront Park near The Morrison Bridge — identified as “Gear Check”. Participants can leave their warm-up clothing for safe-keeping during the event.
Gear Check will open to drop off bags at 7:00am and must be picked up no later than 12:30pm. Please do not check backpacks, keys, wallets, purses or other valuables, however. Gear is checked at your own risk. The race is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged bags.
Clear, plastic, gear check bags will be available for pick-up at the Race Expo and on race morning at the Gear Check tent.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
TBA
AWARDS
The top male and female finisher in each age group will receive a commemorative item. The age groups can be found below:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
AGE MINIMUM
There is no age minimum to participate in the 5K, however, all participants must be runners or joggers. Those that wish to walk should register for the Stride Walk event.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Shamrock 5K starts at SW Pine and Naito Parkway on the Waterfront. Runners will stay on Naito for the majority of the 5K course except for a quick excursion to Taylor –> 1st Avenue –> Salmon –> back to Naito to get that 0.1 mile in, making it a true 5K (3.1 miles). The turn-around point is on Naito, just past the Tilikum Crossing. The course ends on Naito Parkway in front of a cheering crowd at the intersection of SW Yamhill.
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