Shamrock Run - Salem

MAR

8

2026

Celebrate St. Patrick's season at the inaugural Shamrock Run in Salem, Ohio. This event features a quarter-mile kids run and a professionally timed 5K, both finishing at Waterworth Memorial Park. Participants receive medals and shirts, with proceeds supporting the local park.

Sun 8 Mar 2026

Salem, Ohio

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

GCXC Racing presents the Shamrock Run - Salem, the inaugural edition of a running event at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem, Ohio. The event includes a Kids Fun Run and a 5K.

Distances

Kids Fun Run: A quarter-mile run for participants aged 13 and under.
5K: A standard 5-kilometer run.

Logistics

Registration and packet pickup occur at the Salem Community Center, located next to Waterworth Memorial Park, before the events start. Both events are professionally chip-timed.

Participant Perks

Registration for the Kids Fun Run includes a finisher medal, a custom bib number, and an optional participant shirt. The top three boys and girls receive special prizes.

Registration for the 5K includes a finisher medal, a custom bib number, a participant shirt, and a free beverage (beer or non-alcoholic option) at Coaches Burger Bar in Salem. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers in the form of gift cards, and the top three male and female finishers in each age group receive special socks.

Facilities and Beneficiary

Indoor restrooms are available in the Salem Community Center. The event proceeds benefit Waterworth Memorial Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Virtual 5k

Kids Run