The Shamrock Shuffle
About this race
Description
On a grand St. Patrick’s Day-style morning, the beloved Shamrock Shuffle 5K comes alive on West Chester Road near the West Chester MidPointe Library — open to runners, walkers, and even strollers or leashed dogs — is chip-timed or untimed, depending on how fast (or charmingly “shirley”) you shuffle and features a Leprechaun Dash for the smallest of runners . After the race, join the festivities at the lively community block party that is sure to be crackling with green spirit, family fun, food and green beer and some of the rowdiest sponsor booths around.
Race registration fees are non-refundable after February 15.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pick-up is generously hosted by the MidPointe Library in West Chester.
We will be set up in the lobby of the main library entrance.
Location:
MidPointe Library
9363 Centre Pointe Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Thursday 3/12 and Friday 3/13
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Race Day 3/14
- 7:30 AM- 8:45 AM
Pick your distance
Running
Timed 5K
The 5K Race is a chip-timed event designed to be completed by participants of various skill levels in under one hour. The course is a modified loop route around Union Centre Boulevard that keeps you near the Shamrock Shuffle Block Party festivities. Participants are asked to self-select at the Start according to finishing time, with walkers, dogs and strollers beginning in the 9:05 am wave. Prizes will be awarded to male and female winners. First 2000 finishers receive a race medal.
Timed 5K Youth (13 & Under)
The 5K Race is a chip-timed event designed to be completed by participants of various skill levels in under one hour. The course is a modified loop route around Union Centre Boulevard that keeps you near the Shamrock Shuffle Block Party festivities. Participants are asked to self-select at the Start according to finishing time, with walkers, dogs and strollers beginning in the 9:05 am wave. Prizes will be awarded to male and female winners. First 2000 finishers receive a race medal.
Untimed 5K
The 5K Race is designed to be completed by participants of various skill levels in under one hour. The course is a modified loop route around Union Centre Boulevard that keeps you near the Shamrock Shuffle Block Party festivities. Participants are asked to self-select at the Start according to finishing time, with walkers, dogs and strollers beginning in the 9:05 am wave. Participants who choose this option will not be timed and will not be eligible for prizes. In order to allow families to enjoy the block party together, we will start all races (5K timed and untimed) at the same time. First 2000 finishers receive a race medal. If a child wishes to participate they may start with the 9:05 wave without registering. These participants will not be timed, get a bib or shirt for the race or medal regardless of their finishing spot.
Untimed 5K Youth (13 & Under)
The 5K Race is designed to be completed by participants of various skill levels in under one hour. The course is a modified loop route around Union Centre Boulevard that keeps you near the Shamrock Shuffle Block Party festivities. Participants are asked to self-select at the Start according to finishing time, with walkers, dogs and strollers beginning in the 9:05 am wave. Participants who choose this option will not be timed and will not be eligible for prizes. First 2000 finishers receive a race medal. In order to allow families to enjoy the block party together, we will start all races (5K timed and untimed) at the same time.
Sleep In Special (breakfast, block party & race shirt)
The Sleep In Special is for participants who want to support a charity or come for the Block Party but don't want to run. You'll still get a t-shirt and get to enjoy the block party but won't participate in the 5K. Does NOT include a race medal.
Leprechaun Lap Fun Run (Ages 2 to 10)
Ages 2-10 only The Leprechaun Lap has been redesigned this year to allow kids ages 2-10 participate in a Fun Run. The participants will get to cross the actual finish line. Each child receives a participation ribbon, breakfast, and t-shirt. At 10:00 on race day, Leprechaun Lappers will report to the start/finish line for the race to begin.
Create a Shuffle Gives Back Team (This will not register you for an event - this is for Team Captains Only)
This is for Team Captains wishing to create a Shuffle Gives Back team without registering for the race. You can register for the race at another time.
Shirt Only
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in West Chester, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 6:42 PM local time (EST) in West Chester on March 13, 2027 — 11h 50m of daylight.
Course
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- West Chester 5K Races 6 races
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 West Chester events
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