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When
Saturday, March 20th, 2027
Where
Renaissance Festival grounds, Hammond LA
Distances
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
54–73°F · some rain risk
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2026
49–75°F
dry
2025
47–65°F
dry
2024
40–68°F
dry
2023
28–57°F
dry
2022
42–73°F
dry
2021
49–61°F
dry
2020
66–81°F
rain
2019
39–67°F
dry
2018
50–68°F
dry
2017
59–80°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Event: Hammond Rotary's Charity Shamrock Run
- Date: March 20, 2026
- Location: Renaissance Festival grounds, Hammond, LA (46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401)
- Distances: 1-mile, 5K, and 10K
Course Details
- Course Layout: The 5K/10K route includes roads around the festival and a scenic lake.
- Renaissance Village: Participants will traverse through the Renaissance Village.
- T-Shirts: Optional: add during checkout. Guaranteed sizes until February 23, 2026.
- Late Registration: Additional t-shirts may be available, but sizes are not guaranteed after February 27, 2026.
Start Times
- 1-Mile Fun Run: 8:00 AM
- 5K and 10K: 8:30 AM
- Walkers: Welcome for 1-mile and 5K: not permitted in the 10K.
- Finisher Medals: Available for all 5K and 10K participants.
Awards
- Top Runners: Awards for top 3 overall male & female in 5K and 10K.
- Age Group Awards: 1st place in each age group (Male & Female).
- Special Categories: Best Costume and Biggest Team awards.
- Beat the Leprechaun: Challenge in the 10K with prizes from sponsors.
Fundraising Opportunities
- Biggest Fundraising Team: Prize for the top fundraising team.
- Registration: Click DONATE, then “Become a Fundraiser” to register.
- Sponsorship: Interested businesses can contact Rachael Nelson at 504-289-6838.
- Sponsorship Mail: Send checks to ATTN: Race Committee P.O. Box 1486, Hammond LA 70404.
Packet Pickup
- Pre-Race Pickup: March 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM at State Farm Insurance, 304 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403.
- Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7:00 AM: suggested to arrive at least 30 minutes early.
- Race Morning: Packets and t-shirts available but may have long lines.
- Parking: Available on the Renaissance Festival grounds.
Additional Information
- Website: For more details, visit Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run.
- Email: For sponsorship inquiries, contact shamrockrun@hammondrotary.com.
Race Course Maps & Parking Instructions
- Details: Scroll down for race course maps and parking instructions.
Course map
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