Hammond Rotary Shamrock Run 2026

Event Overview

The Hammond Rotary's Charity Shamrock Run will offer runners an opportunity to run the 1-mile and 5K/10K. This year's course will be at the Renaissance Festival grounds in Hammond, Louisiana (46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401). The 5K/10K will take you on roads around the festival and then around the small lake, through the Renaissance Village. T-Shirts are now optional, if you desire a t-shirt, add it on in checkout! Please register by Monday, February 23rd, 2026 to guarantee that you'll get your desired size. We always order extra T's for late registration, but sizes will not be guaranteed after Feb 27th.

Start Times

• 1-Mile Fun Run: 8:00AM
• 5K and 10K: 8:30AM
• Walkers: Welcome to participate in the 1 mile and 5K events
• 10K: Walkers are not allowed due to time constraints

Awards & Medals

We will have finisher medals for all 5K and 10K runners! We also have the following awards for: The top 3 overall male & female runners in the 5K and 10K (male & Female), 1st place in the 1 mile run Male & Female. 1st place in each age group (Male & Female). Age groups for 5K & 10K will be: 19 & Under. 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. We will also have an 80+ age group for the 5K only.

Special Challenges

We will also have special awards for the Best Costume and the Biggest Team, as well as our unique "Beat the Leprechaun" challenge in the 10K. Beat our leprechaun in the 10K run and pick from the "Pot Of Gold" prizes donated by many of our sponsors!

For a little more excitement, we have added a prize for the Biggest Fundraising Team! Click DONATE, then “Become a Fundraiser” to register your team.

Packet Pick-Up

• Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2025 from 10:00am-5:30pm
• Location: Alexis Ducorbier - State Farm Insurance, 304 Old Covington Hwy, Hammond, LA 70403
• Race Morning: Packets and T-shirts will be available race morning if you can't make it on Thursday
• Recommendation: Get your packet ahead of time to help minimize race morning lines

Race Day Details

• Packet Pick-Up: Starts at 7:00am
• Suggestion: Pick up at least 1/2 hour before your race time
• Parking: Will be on the grounds of the Renaissance Festival

Sponsorship Opportunities

If your business is interested in becoming a sponsor for this great event, they can contact Rachael Nelson at 504-289-6838 or email shamrockrun@hammondrotary.com. Mail sponsorship checks to ATTN: Race Committee P.O. Box 1486, Hammond LA 70404.

Additional Information

SCROLL DOWN FOR RACE COURSE MAPS, and PARKING INSTRUCTIONS.

Registration Link

Click here to register.