Shamrock & Roll 5K

Run the Parade Route Before the Parade!

Get ready to Shamrock & Roll through the streets of downtown Springfield!

Kick off Springfield's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration with a fun and festive running experience on the St. Patrick's Day Parade route before the parade begins!

Whether you're chasing a personal best, running your first 5K, or enjoying a mile of Irish-inspired fun, the Shamrock & Roll 5K & 1-Mile Run is a great way to start your St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Saturday, March 13, 2027
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Downtown Springfield, Illinois
St. Patrick's Day Parade: 12:00 Noon

☘️ Two Distances — One Great Celebration!

Shamrock & Roll 5K (3.1 Miles)

Take on three loops of the downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade route! Enjoy a unique opportunity to race through streets that will soon be filled with parade participants, spectators, and St. Patrick's Day festivities.

Shamrock & Roll 1-Mile Run

Not ready for the full 5K? Join us for one loop of the parade route! This shorter distance is perfect for families, younger runners, beginners, and anyone who wants to be part of the celebration.

Both distances will be professionally chip timed. Participants in the 1-Mile Run will receive a different-colored race bib to help distinguish them from 5K participants.

🏁 Start & Finish

The planned start and finish line is at the intersection of 5th Street and Adams Street in downtown Springfield.

Both races will follow the St. Patrick's Day Parade route, with the 5K completing three loops and the 1-Mile Run completing one loop.

The start/finish location and course are subject to final approval by the parade planning committee. Registered participants will be notified of any changes.

⏱️ Professional Chip Timing, Lap Splits & Instant Results

Both races will feature professional chip timing provided by FASTSCORE Race Timing & Productions.

5K Participants

• Three laps around the parade route
• Individual split times recorded at the completion of each lap
• Official finish time recorded upon completing the third lap

1-Mile Participants

• One complete lap around the parade route
• Official chip-timed finish upon crossing the finish line

📱 Your Finish Time Delivered to Your Phone!

No need to wait around to find out how you did! When you cross the finish line for the final time, you'll receive a text message with your finish time sent directly to your cell phone.

To receive your finish-time notification, please provide a valid mobile phone number during registration and consent to race-result text messages.

Every runner gets a professionally timed race experience, whether competing for an award, chasing a personal record, or simply enjoying the St. Patrick's Day festivities!

🎽 Race Swag for Everyone!

Every registered participant in either distance will receive:

• Official Shamrock & Roll race T-shirt
• Commemorative finisher medal
• Professional chip timing and race results
• Finish-time notification by text message (with a valid mobile number and consent)

Whether you finish the 5K or the 1-Mile Run, you'll have something special to remember your St. Patrick's Day running adventure!

🏆 Race Awards

5K Awards

• Top 3 Overall Male Finishers
• Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
• Top 3 Male Finishers in each 5-year age division
• Top 3 Female Finishers in each 5-year age division

Overall award winners are not eligible for age-group awards, giving more runners an opportunity to earn recognition.

1-Mile Awards

• Top Overall Male Finisher
• Top Overall Female Finisher

🍀 Run First. Parade Next!

The fun doesn't end at the finish line!

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled to begin at 12:00 Noon, you'll have plenty of time to finish your race, celebrate your accomplishment, and enjoy one of Springfield's favorite annual traditions.

Bring your friends, bring your family, wear your green, and join us for a morning of running, community, and Irish spirit!

☘️ Shamrock & Roll ☘️
Run the Parade Route Before the Parade!