2026 Phoenix Shamrock 10K / 5K Run/Walk

🍀 Join the Tradition

Join StartLine Racing as we continue a March tradition in the valley!

The 10th Annual Shamrock 10K / 5K event will be taking place on March 15th at Kiwanis Park in Tempe.

📅 Event Details and Schedule

🏃 Chase the Leprechaun

The 5K distance will feature a 'Chase the Leprechaun' for 2026! A leprechaun will be set loose on the course for all of our participants to find. Any participant to pass the leprechaun and finish the race will receive a prize at the finish line. No additional registration required. Open to all 5K participants.

✉️ Mail-in and Virtual Registration

• Mail-in Registration: To register by mail please complete and return our Mail-in Registration Form! Please make checks payable to StartLine Racing. Mail-in registrations will be accepted until March 9, 2026.
• Virtual Run Details: If you can't join us on race day and still want to run, get the medal and the shirt then you still can.
• Shipping: All prices include shipping! Please note that items will not be mailed out until after the event on March 15, 2026.
• Restrictions: Virtual Registrations are restricted to US addresses only. If you reside outside of the US and wish to participate please contact StartLine Racing at info@startlineracing.com

🎖️ All Participants Receive

• Custom Event Medal: for all participants.
• Tech Shirt: Choice of Custom Event Tech Shirt for all participants.
• Awards: Age Group Awards for Top Three in all Age Groups for the 10K and 5K distances (Race Day Participants only).
• Brunch: Pre- and Post-Race "Runner's Brunch" (granola bars, fruit, water, Gatorade, etc).

📌 Race Day Information

• Registration: Race Day Registration will be available beginning at 6:30am at Kiwanis Park.
• Payment: We accept cash, and credit cards on race day (checks are no longer accepted).
• Fees: Race day registration fees will be: 10K - $55, 5K - $50.
• Rules: No roller blades/skates, skateboards or motorized devices are allowed on the run or walk courses.

🗺️ Course Maps

• 5K Course: 5K Course Map
• 10K Course: 10K Course Map

📦 Packet Pick-up Opportunities

Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Road Runner Sports in Tempe (map)

• Location: Road Runner Sports is located at 43 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281.

You can also pickup your packet during on race day starting at 6:30am.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Sat, March 14, 2026 2:00 PM - Packet Pickup at Road Runner Sports Tempe from 2-5pm.
• Race Day Opens: Sun, March 15, 2026 6:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pickup and Registration Opens.
• 10K Start: Sun, March 15, 2026 7:30 AM - 10K Run/Walk Begins.
• 5K Start: Sun, March 15, 2026 7:45 AM - 5K Run/Walk Begins.

📍 Event Location

The event will take place at 101 E Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ.

🌐 More Information

For additional details and registration, visit this link.