Shamrock Shuffle - Manchester
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Shamrock Shuffle, Manchester NH
The Northwestern Mutual Shamrock Shuffle is a spring running event held in Manchester, New Hampshire on March 14, 2026. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and uses a common start and finish area on Canal Street behind Harpoon Brewery.
- 2-mile out-and-back on Canal Street
- 100-yard Lil' Leprechaun Run for kids 8 and under
The 2-mile course is an out-and-back along Canal Street with the start and finish at Harpoon Brewery. The Lil' Leprechaun Run is a 100 yard fun run with three age divisions for children: 4 and younger, 5-6, and 7-8. Kids in the Lil' Leprechaun Run receive a medal at the finish.
Early bib pick-up is available at the Millennium Running retail store the day before the race and race day bib pick-up is located at the registration tent at Harpoon Brewery. The first 1,000 combined in-person and virtual registrants receive a kilt that may be picked up during bib pick-up or shipped to virtual participants where inventory allows.
Awards are given to the top three overall men and women by GunTime and to the top three male and female finishers in each five year age group by NetTime. Post race refreshments include water and yogurt provided by Stonyfield Organic. Post race beer is available from Harpoon Brewery in a St. Patrick's Day beer garden.
Free digital race photos are provided and posted several business days after the event. Finishers receive a link to a finisher video by email a few business days after the race.
Virtual participants may run on their own before March 16, 2026 and submit results via a unique link. Virtual entries earn miles toward the Elliot Millennium Series Jacket but do not receive points for the Delta Dental Points Chase.
The event supports the New Hampshire Food Bank as the official charity. Downtown Manchester has ample city parking and public parking garage options. Bathrooms are provided near the start and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
