When
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Where
2800 Shamrock Street South, Tallahassee FL
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
🍀 Race Overview
- Event: Shamrock Scurry 5K and 1 Mile
- Date: March 7, 2026
- Location: 2800 Shamrock Street South, Tallahassee, FL
- More Info: Race Registration
🏃 Race Schedule
- 1 MILE: 8:00 AM
- 5K: 8:30 AM
- Packet Pickup: Killearn Methodist Church
- Pickup Times: Thursday 4:00-7:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Saturday at 7:00 AM
🥞 Post-Race Festivities
- Breakfast: Registration includes a post-race Pancake Breakfast!
- Charity: Proceeds go to local charities, youth rehabilitation, and feeding programs.
- History: One of Tallahassee's oldest races, started in 1981.
- Participants: Around 1,000 regional runners annually.
🏅 Special Features
- Course: Starts near the church on Roscommon Drive with scenic views.
- Difficulty: Features the famed “Scurry Hill” around mile 2.
- Grand Prix Status: 1 Mile points for Youth, 5K for Adults and Youth.
- Fun: Join for a great time and race for a good cause!
👵 Capital City Senior Games
- Eligibility: Shamrock Scurry is the designated 5K for the Capital City Senior Games.
- Age: Participants aged 50 and over can compete.
- Registration: Must register for both the Senior Games and Shamrock Scurry.
- Contact: Questions? Call Cindy Mead at 850-566-5810.
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