Shamrock Shuffle - West Chester Township
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Event Overview
The Shamrock Shuffle is a 5K running event held in West Chester, Ohio. The event takes place on March 14, 2026, with a St. Patrick's Day theme. Participants can choose from several event categories.
Distances & Activities
- Timed 5K: For participants aged 14 and older.
- Timed 5K Youth: For participants aged 13 and under.
- Untimed 5K: For participants of any age.
- Untimed 5K Youth: For participants aged 13 and under.
- Sleep In Special: This option includes breakfast, access to the block party, and a race shirt.
- Leprechaun Lap Fun Run: A short run for children ages 2 to 10, scheduled after the main 5K events.
Course & Event Details
The 5K course is a loop that starts and finishes on West Chester Road, near Lakota West High School and the MidPointe Library. The route is described as well-marked. The event is open to runners, walkers, people with strollers, and leashed dogs.
After the race, a community block party is held in the MidPointe Library parking lot, featuring food, sponsor booths, and green beer (for participants aged 21 and over with proper ID). The first 2,000 finishers in the 5K events receive a medal, and children in the Leprechaun Lap receive a pot of chocolate gold.
Registration & Logistics
Packet pickup is hosted at the MidPointe Library lobby on the Thursday and Friday before the race and again on race morning. Parking is not available at the library; designated lots include the Hines lot, Lakota West High School, and the Marriott Cincinnati North. Street parking is available on Centre Pointe Drive. Race registration fees are non-refundable after February 15. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
