3129 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge LA
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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