MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5k run, walk, roll!

Event Overview

• Event Name: Shamrock 5k Run – Walk – Roll
• Date and Time: March 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
• Location: 888 Conrad Rd, East Lansing, MI
• URL: Race Registration

Purpose

• Founded By: Tower Guard class of 2000
• Beneficiary: Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)
• Mission: Raise funds to assist Spartan students
• Current Initiative: Donations support RCPD's note-taking pilot program

Tower Guard Collaboration

• Support Provided: Scribing for exams, accessible textbooks
• Tutoring: One-on-one sessions to enhance learning
• Historical Background: Founded in 1934 by May Shaw
• Membership: Open to both male and female outstanding students since 1977

Registration Pricing

• Standard Fee: $30 until March 1, then $35
• MSU Student Discount: $5 off
• Registration Note: No race-day registration available
• T-shirt Guarantee: For those registering by March 1

Team and Family Discounts

• Team Pricing: Form a team of 5 or more for $5 off per participant
• Family Pricing: Save $3 per participant when signing up 3 or more from the same household
• Exclusions: Not valid for MSU Students
• Additional Savings: Details on how to get 50% off registration available

Awards

• Finishers Medals: Awarded to all participants
• Fun Atmosphere: Music, complimentary food and drinks
• Raffle Prizes: Hundreds of dollars worth from local businesses
• Special Appearance: By Sparty, pending March Madness scheduling

Course Details

• Start/Finish Location: Conrad/Fee Hall in East Neighborhood courtyard
• Parking Information: Fee lots 30, 32, 33, and Wharton ramp free on race day
• Course Map: Available HERE
• Packet Pickup: Race day morning starting at 8:30 am at the race start location

Final Notes

• Goal: To make this the biggest and best Shamrock 5K yet
• Committee Efforts: Organizing fun for participants of all ages and abilities
• Event Highlights: Tours of Beaumont Tower during and after the event
• Impact: Most registration fee goes to RCPD and their programs

Looking Forward

• Expectation: We look forward to seeing you at the 26th Annual Shamrock 5K!
• Timing: Professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation
• Results Availability: Live during the race and displayed on registration page