Gallatin Shamrock Run 5k & 10k (Tennessee)

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 13th Annual Gallatin Shamrock Run takes place in the heart of Historic Downtown Gallatin. The race begins at Gallatin City Hall and winds through beautiful downtown streets on a primarily flat course, making it ideal for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

🏅 Race Options

Participants may choose between a 5K or 10K. The 10K will run the 5K course twice and will have 90 minutes to complete the race. The 5K will be grouped by estimated completion time and must be completed within 60 minutes. All participants must complete the race by 9:00 AM.

🎉 Costume Contest

Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative St. Patrick’s Day attire and enjoy the festivities at the start and finish areas. Prizes will be awarded to male and female finishers after the race. Awards for Best St. Patrick’s Day Costume and Most Team Spirit will be presented before the race.

❤️ About the Cause

Proceeds from the race benefit the Gallatin Chamber Foundation, the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce’s 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation exists to encourage, promote, and support innovative enhancement projects and creative initiatives within the City of Gallatin.

📝 Helpful Tips & Important Information

• Road Closures: Roads along the race route will close between 6:45 AM and 7:00 AM.
• Parking: Parking is available along Smith Street. Do not park on Main Street, Franklin Street, North Water Avenue, or along the race route. A parking map will be emailed prior to race day and is included in your race packet.
• Race Shirts: Participants must register by February 10, 2026, to be guaranteed a race shirt.
• Backpacks: Only clear backpacks are permitted during the race.
• Costume Contest: Don’t forget to wear your best Irish or green attire!
• Cheer Squads Welcome: Invite family, friends, or groups to line the route and cheer participants on.
• Communication: All updates will be sent to the email address used at registration.
• Refunds and/or Transfers: No refunds will be issued for this event. However, registrations may be transferred to another participant through March 11, 2026.

⏰ Start Line & Finish Times (Subject to Change)

• Arrival: Arrive by 6:30-6:45 AM
• Packet Pickup: The closer you arrive to race time, the more likely you are to encounter lines for packet pickup, registration, parking, and restrooms.
• 10K Participants: Must be ready to line up by 7:00 AM
• 5K Participants: Must be ready to line up by 7:15 AM
• Late Start: No participants will be permitted to start after 7:30 AM
• Finish Time: All participants must complete the race by 9:00 AM.

📦 Packet Pickup (The Station – 117 W Main St)

• Thursday, March 12: 2 PM – 5 PM
• Friday, March 13: 10 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday, March 14: 6:15 AM

🌧️ Inclement Weather

Weather conditions are beyond our control. If inclement weather impacts the event, updates will be sent via email and posted on our social media channels @gallatinchamber.

📖 Additional Information

A full Race Participation Guide—including the race route, parking details, rules of the road, bib information, awards ceremony details, and pre- and post-race information—is available here and will be included in race packets.

🔗 Race Link

For more information and registration, please visit the official page: Gallatin Shamrock Run.