ShamRock N Run - Waterloo
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Event
The ShamRock N Run is a 5k road race held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. The race is part of the Iowa Irish Fest and takes place near Main Gate 1 of the festival.
Logistics
- 5 km
Registration for the 5k opens March 17, 2026. Entry price listed for the 5k event is $35. Early packet pickup and walk-up registration are scheduled at the Iowa Irish Fest on August 1 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Race day packet pickup and walk-up registration are also available at the event venue. Each registrant receives a T-shirt, snacks, water, and one free beer with entry. A weekend festival pass is not included with 5k registration; participants age 16 and older may add a Fest pass for $25 in advance (the pass price at the gate is listed as $35). Admission to the festival is free for participants age 15 and under. The race start location is described as the corner of Park Ave. and Mulberry St., near Main Gate 1 in downtown Waterloo, IA 50703. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
