Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026

Event Overview

• Event Name: Hammond Rotary's Charity Shamrock Run
• Date: March 21, 2026
• Location: Renaissance Festival grounds, Hammond, LA (46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401)
• Race Options: 1-mile and 5K/10K

Course Details

• Course Layout: The 5K/10K will take you on roads around the festival and then around the small lake, through the Renaissance Village.
• T-Shirt Information: T-Shirts are now optional: add it on at checkout.
• Registration Deadline: Please register by February 23, 2026, to guarantee your desired size.
• Late Registration: Sizes will not be guaranteed after February 27th.

Race Schedule

• 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 8:00AM
• 5K/10K Start Time: 8:30AM
• Walkers: Welcome to participate in the 1-mile and 5K events: not allowed in the 10K.
• Finisher Medals: Available for all 5K and 10K runners!

Awards and Challenges

• Overall Awards: Top 3 overall male & female runners in the 5K and 10K.
• Age Group Awards: 1st place in each age group (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
• Special Awards: Best Costume, Biggest Team, "Beat the Leprechaun" challenge.
• Fundraising Prize: Prize for the Biggest Fundraising Team.

Packet Pickup Information

• Pre-Race Pickup: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 10:00AM-5:30PM at State Farm Insurance, 304 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403.
• Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7:00AM: suggested to pick up at least 1/2 hour before your race time.
• Race Morning: Packets and T-shirts available, but lines may be long.
• Packing Recommendation: Get your packet ahead of time to minimize race morning lines.

Additional Information

• Parking: Available on the grounds of the Renaissance Festival.
• Sponsorship: Contact Rachael Nelson at 504-289-6838 or email shamrockrun@hammondrotary.com.
• Sponsorship Checks: Mail to ATTN: Race Committee P.O.Box 1486, Hammond LA 70404.
• More Info: Visit the race website.

Course Maps and Parking Instructions

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