Shamrock Marathon Weekend
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Event Overview
The Shamrock Marathon Weekend is a multi-day running event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Scheduled from March 19 to March 21, 2027, the event features several individual race options and multi-race challenges. The flat courses are located in Coastal Virginia, concluding at an oceanfront finish line near the King Neptune Statue with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the route, local running clubs gather across three blocks of the oceanfront to provide community support.
Race Options
- Marathon: A 26.2-mile running race.
- Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile running race.
- 8K: An 8 km road race.
- Final Mile: A 1-mile event.
- Leprechaun Dash: A short distance event.
Event Details and Activities
The weekend itinerary includes a Sports and Fitness Expo, hosted at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday and Saturday. Participants can access packet pickup and vendors at this location. Following the races on Saturday and Sunday, a post-race celebration takes place directly on the sand at 28th Street, featuring live music over two days. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
