Shamrock Shuffle - Lillington

MAR
21
2026
Run the Shamrock Shuffle 5K on March 21, 2026 in Lillington for a festive community race with awards for top finishers. Kids can join the Leprechaun Chase, a themed fun run where children chase a leprechaun to reach a pot of gold.
Sat 21 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Shamrock Shuffle 5K : March 21, 2026

The Shamrock Shuffle 5K takes place on March 21, 2026 at Lillington Ball Park, 405 S. 1st Street, Lillington, NC 27546. The event is hosted by the Lillington Area Chamber of Commerce and will return to the Lillington Town Park area. The schedule includes the main 5K event and a children’s fun run called the Leprechaun Chase. The Leprechaun Chase is open to ages 12 and under and features a themed finish where children chase a Leprechaun to reach a pot of gold.

Registration, fees and awards

Registration opens January 1, 2026. Entry fees for the 5K vary by registration date: $35 for pre-registration (registrants who register by March 2 are guaranteed a shirt), $40 for March 2–20 (no guaranteed shirt), and $45 on race day (no guaranteed shirt). The Leprechaun Chase fee is $10 and does not include a shirt. The 5K awards the top three male and top three female finishers with Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements. The Leprechaun Chase awards a top male and top female. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.