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The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

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3129 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge LA

Saturday, March 14th, 2026

🍀 Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run

🗓️ Event Details

  • When: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
  • Where: Moreau Physical Therapy
  • Address: 3129 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA
  • URL: Learn More

🏃‍♀️ Race 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 7th year for the Shamrock Run and we love the excitement it generates!

Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Please join us for a fabulous after party behind Moreau’s and don’t forget the 41st Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls at 11:00 a.m. WEAR YOUR GREEN!

Please note that the 2026 route will be slightly different. After many requests, the loop will reverse. Runners will head up Perkins Road, turn left on E Lakeshore Drive, loop around to E Lakeshore Drive toward Dalrymple, Right on Magnolia Drive, Right on Perkins to Moreau PT.

🎉 Day of Run Details

  • 8:30 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup Opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy
  • 9:30 AM: 5K Shamrock Run Start
  • 9:30 AM: Finisher After Party opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy
  • 10:15 AM: Awards Ceremony

🏅 Registrants Special Offers

  • Swag: We’re offering some awesome swag this year to the first 500 that register. Check back for updates.
  • Customized Bib: Receive a customized bib with timing chip
  • Post-Race Party: Entrance to post-race party – food – beverage – entertainment!
  • Medals: First 500 finishers receive an awesome 2026 Shamrock Run finisher medal

🤝 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

  • September 14, 2025: $35
  • January 1, 2026: $45
  • February 1, 2026: $55
  • March 1, 2026: $65
  • March 13, 2026: $75
  • Registration closes Friday, March 13 at 10 AM. There is a limit of 700 spots. No more registrations once online closes so hurry and get your spot today!

🔄 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 8:30 a.m. on Race Day.

  • Friday, March 13: 12 PM - 6 PM at Baton Rouge Green, Located at 2241 Christian Street, Baton Rouge, LA
  • Saturday, March 14: 8:30 AM behind Moreau Physical Therapy. Race starts at 9:30 AM.

🏆 Awards

First 500 finishers receive a unique 2026 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.

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