Kappa Delta's Shamrock n' Run 5K

MAR
21
2026
Run or walk a scenic 5k on the paved Boone Greenway Trail for a good cause. This annual event raises funds for children's charities, featuring timed and non-timed options. Packet pickup is available the evening before the race.
Sat 21 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Kappa Delta Shamrock 5k is an annual event in Boone, North Carolina. It takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The event raises funds for charity, with 80% of profits going to the Children's Council of Watauga County and 20% to Prevent Child Abuse America.

Distances and Events

The event offers three participation options:

  • 5k Timed Run
  • 5k (NON-Timed) Jog/Walk
  • Virtual Runner

Location and Course

The race starts at the Boone Greenway Trail's Clawson Burnley Start Point at 355 M.L.K. Jr St, Boone, NC. The 5k route is an out-and-back course on a paved trail, described as having small hills and being relatively easy.

Logistics

Packet pickup is scheduled for March 20, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Boone Greenway Trail start point. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall for male and female participants in the timed run.

Registration and Fees

The early bird registration fee is $25 and includes a free shirt for entries before March 1, 2026. From March 2 to March 10, the fee is $30 and also includes a shirt. After March 10, the fee is $30 but does not include a shirt. The deadline to order a shirt is March 10, 2026, with sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Timed Run
5 km
5k (non-Timed) Jog/walk
Virtual Runner