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 17, 2024
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 15th
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Hall D

Saturday, March 16th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Hall D

Runner Perks

• Shamrock-themed finisher medal
• Premium event shirt
• (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 Gatorade Lemon Lime.

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

The course time limit for the half marathon is 45 minutes.  All participants must maintain a 15 minute/mile pace when competing in the 5K to ensure they finish within the time limit.

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.