St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K
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Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K - Baltimore, MD
The Altra Kelly Benefits St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K takes place on March 15, 2026 in downtown Baltimore. The event offers two options:
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
The USATF-certified 5K is a point-to-point course that starts at Charles and Mulberry Streets, follows the parade route south to Conway Street, east to Light Street, south to Key Highway with a turnaround near Jackson Street, then returns via Key Highway and Light Street to Pratt Street and Market Place. The finish is on Market Place between Pratt and Lombard Streets at Power Plant Live. Strollers, dogs, and wheeled devices are not permitted. The course has a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes measured from each wave's start.
Race entries include a 2026 premium and finisher medal plus free downloadable race photos. A post-race celebration at Power Plant Live features music on the main stage, post-race snacks, drawings, and live music; the first 21+ drink at the party is free. Virtual participants may pick up packet items at scheduled packet pickup locations or have packets mailed; virtual packets begin shipping March 17, 2026. A bib mailing option for in-person entries closes February 23, 2026.
Awards are given to the top three Male, Female, and Non-Binary open finishers and top masters (40+) with cash prizes for overall top finishers; age group awards are awarded by net time. The event is the first race in the Altra B3 Distance Series and names St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore as the event beneficiary, with 100% of extra donations directed to that organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
