The 2024 Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

WHEN -   Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 8 AM

WHERE - Moreau Physical Therapy

                 3129 Perkins Road

                 Baton Rouge, LA

DESCRIPTION - 

The 5K Shamrock Run is a community event fun for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! Great opportunity to run on the last mile of the historic Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Baton Rouge. This is the 5th year for the Shamrock Run and we love the excitement it generates! 

Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Join us for a fabulous after party behind Moreau’s and don’t forget the 39th Wearin' of the Green, St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls immediately after the run.  WEAR YOUR GREEN!

EVENT DETAILS  

- Early bird fees start at $35. Join us for another fantastic run on the last mile of the historic Parade Route! Registration fees start increasing January 1, 2024. 

- Race Day is the same day as the parade: March 16, 2024. Race starts at 8 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m.

- The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run is proud to partner with Varsity Sports and Moreau Physical Therapy.  See you on RACE DAY!

DAY OF RUN DETAILS

7:00am - Race Day Packet  Pickup Opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy

8:00am - 5K Shamrock Run Start

8:00am - Finisher After Party opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy

8:45am - Awards Ceremony

REGISTRANTS

        We’re offering some really cool swag - a 16 oz shamrock pint glass and shamrock socks to the first 500 that register.

·       Receive customized bib with timing chip

·       Entrance to post-race party – food – beverage – entertainment!

·       First 500 finishers receive an awesome 2024 Shamrock Run finisher medal

·       Awards will be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race 

SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS -  Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer for the 5K Shamrock Run? Email Brittany Shingleton at shamrockrunbr@gmail.com. Sponsorship package information can be found HERE. 

RACE RULES

For the safety of all participants, and for insurance reasons: Baby joggers or strollers are not allowed in the 5K race. No dogs in the race or the start/finish area. No participants with leg or foot casts. No exceptions to above rules. *Stragglers will be escorted off the route by Baton Rouge's finest police officers to make way for the Parade.  

REGISTRATION FEES (Early & Late Fees & dates):

September 8, 2023, NOON       $35

January 1, 2024, 12 a.m.           $45

February 1, 2024, 12 a.m.         $55

March 1, 2024, 12 a.m.             $65

March 14, 2024, 12 a.m.           $75 

Registration closes Friday, March 15 at NOON

CANCELLATION POLICY

Shamrock Run Fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate for any reason whatsoever, you shall not give or sell your bib number to anyone else, and you shall not transfer your entry fee to a future race. In the event that the Shamrock Run is postponed or canceled by the Organizer or by order or request of any court, the city, parish, state or federal government for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to any fortuitous event, then the Shamrock Run Fees remain non-refundable.
 
 

PACKET PICKUP

Early Packet Pickup is encouraged. Come grab your chipped bib and goodie bag! If you are unable to make it at this time, race-day packet pickup will be available beginning at 7am Race Day.

- Friday, March 15 | 12pm-6pm | Baton Rouge Green .  Located at 2241 Christian Street, Baton Rouge, LA

- Saturday, March 16 Race Day | 7am | BEHIND Moreau Physical Therapy. Race starts at 8am.

AWARDS – First 500 finishers receive a unique 2024 Shamrock Run finisher medal. 

Awards will still be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race compliments of Brooks Running.