The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run
About this race
WHERE - Moreau Physical Therapy 3129 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA The 5K Shamrock Run is a community event fun for the whole family to enjoy in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! It's a great opportunity to run on the last mile of the historic parade route in Baton Rouge. This is the 8th year for the Shamrock Run and we love the excitement it generates! Crossing the finish line is just the beginning! Please join us for a fabulous after party behind Moreau’s and don’t forget the 42nd Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade rolls at 11:00 a.m. WEAR YOUR GREEN!
** Runners will head up Perkins Road, turn left on E Lakeshore Drive, loop around to E Lakeshore Drive toward Dalrymple, turn right on Magnolia Drive, then right on Perkins to Moreau PT.
EVENT DETAILS- Early bird fees start at $35. Join us for another fantastic run on the last mile of the historic Parade Route! Registration fees start increasing January 1, 2027. - Race Day is the same day as the parade: March 13, 2027. Race starts at 9:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 11 a.m. - The Wearin' of the Green 5K Shamrock Run is proud to partner with Varsity Sports and Moreau Physical Therapy. See you on RACE DAY! DAY OF RUN DETAILS 8:30am - Race Day Packet Pickup Opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy 9:30am - 5K Shamrock Run Start 9:30am - Finisher After Party opens behind Moreau Physical Therapy 10:15am - Awards Ceremony REGISTRANTS . We’re offering some awesome swag this year to the first 500 that register. Check back for updates. · Receive customized bib with timing chip · Entrance to post-race party – food – beverage – entertainment! · First 500 finishers receive an awesome 2027 Shamrock Run finisher medal · Awards will be given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers after the race SPONSORS and VOLUNTEERS - Interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer for the 5K Shamrock Run? Email Brittany Shingleton at shamrockrunbr@gmail.com. Sponsorship package information can be found HERE. RACE RULES For the safety of all participants, and for insurance reasons: Baby joggers or strollers are not allowed in the 5K race. No dogs in the race or the start/finish area. No participants with leg or foot casts. No exceptions to above rules. *Stragglers will be escorted off the route by Baton Rouge's finest police officers to make way for the Parade. REGISTRATION FEES (Early & Late Fees & dates): September 14, 2026, NOON $35 January 1, 2027, 12 a.m. $45
February 1, 2027, 12 a.m. $55
March 1, 2027, 12 a.m. $65
March 12, 2027, 10 a.m. $75
Registration closes Friday, March 12 at 10 AM. There is a limit of 700 spots. No more registrations once online closes so hurry and get your spot today! CANCELLATION POLICY
Shamrock Run Fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate for any reason whatsoever, you shall not give or sell your bib number to anyone else, and you shall not transfer your entry fee to a future race. In the event that the Shamrock Run is postponed or canceled by the Organizer or by order or request of any court, the city, parish, state or federal government for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to any fortuitous event, then the Shamrock Run Fees remain non-refundable.
PACKET PICKUP Early Packet Pickup is encouraged. Come grab your chipped bib and goodie bag! If you are unable to make it at this time, race-day packet pickup will be available beginning at 8:30am Race Day. - Friday, March 12 | 12pm-6pm | Baton Rouge Green . Located at 2241 Christian Street, Baton Rouge, LA - Saturday, March 13, Race Day | 8:30am | BEHIND Moreau Physical Therapy. Race starts at 9:30am.
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5K Shamrock Run
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Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Baton Rouge, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:11 PM local time (CST) in Baton Rouge on March 13, 2027 — 11h 54m of daylight.
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