Events
Fleet Feet's Shamrock Fun Run
108 spots left. Price increases after February 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Event Description
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations with a dash of fun and a whole lot of Irish cheer!
Join us for a spirited pre-parade dash through the heart of Wappingers Falls! This un-timed 1.5-mile fun run will get your heart pumping and your St. Patrick's Day spirit soaring before the main event. The run will follow the entire parade route (~1.5 miles) and will end in Mesier Park. Wear your most festive St. Patrick's gear, and let's kick off parade day with some fun!
Runners and walkers of all paces are encouraged to join us, including first-timers. We expect this event to sell out so sign up sooner rather than later!
BEFORE YOU SIGN UP - READ THIS!
THIS IS A POINT-TO-POINT RUN WHICH MEANS ...
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURNING TO YOUR CAR AFTER THE RUN.
On the morning of the race, we recommend you park at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie at the Shoppes at South Hills. From there, we'll take a short walk as a group down to the parade starting point on Route 9D in the Village of Wappingers. Since the run will end at Mesier Park, you will need to get back to your car at the Shoppes at South Hills.
WE WILL NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FROM THE FINISH BACK TO THE STORE.
Alternatively, you can try to park close to the run finish and walk/get a ride to where we'll start.
Event SWAG & Communications
All participants will receive the following with their entry fee:
- A custom-designed Shamrock Fun Run race bib
- A custom-designed handmade finisher's medal (image below)
- A custom-designed pair of Shamrock Run socks (image below - sizes are limited)
Registration is online only - there are no in-store sign-ups for this event.
An email with additional details about the event, including bib/SWAG pickup times, will be sent to all registered participants on Wednesday, 2/26. Please be sure that you're registering with a valid email address and that you check it regularly, or you will risk missing important communications. While we think our emails are fun and important, sometimes they land in the Spam or Junk folder, so please make sure to check there before reaching out to us with any questions.
We anticipate that bib/SWAG pickup will begin on Friday, 2/28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., but we will confirm that in the email we send on Wednesday, 2/28.
FAQs
Is there a minimum age to participate?
This is a family-friendly event, and there is no minimum age to participate. The entire parade route will be closed to traffic. However, please remember that this is a POINT-TO-POINT run/walk. We will not provide transportation back from the finish to the store. With that in mind, use your best judgment when registering minors for this event.
Can I bring a stroller or a dog on a leash?
Yes, we can accommodate strollers at this event. However, we ask that extreme caution be used, particularly on the downhill portion of the run. Please leave adequate space between your stroller and other runners. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate dogs at this event.
Do you have a course map?
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/144503022
I signed up but can't attend. Can I transfer my registration?
Yes! Since this is an untimed fun run, you can transfer your registration. If you are reselling your space, you would handle that on your end; we don't resell spaces. Sock sizes will not be able to be adjusted if the person you're reselling your space to is a different size. They will receive whatever size you originally registered for.
I can't participate due to injury/illness/family emergency. Can I get a refund or transfer my registration to another event?
To ensure we can provide everyone with the best possible event experience, we order race supplies like bibs and socks as registrations come in. This means that once you register, your fee helps us secure these essential items.
For this reason, we cannot offer refunds or transfers to other events. We appreciate your understanding!
What if the weather is bad?
The event will happen rain or shine, and we would only not run or delay the start time if there were dangerous conditions such as thunder and lightning. Any updates due to weather considerations will be sent to all participants via email.
What if I miss the event, can I pick up my SWAG after?
Yes, you can do it anytime during normal business hours. Be sure to pick it up before Sunday, 3/16, when everything will be purged.
Contact Form
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Event Location
1895 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 US
