Shamrockin Run New Orleans
- Date
- March 7, 2027
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Go Green or Go Home!!! Shamrockin Run New Orleans is back for the 2026 spring racing season! Once again we will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our Kids One Mile Fun Run on Sunday morning March 8, 2026 along beautiful Lakeshore Drive on a completely closed race course to all vehicle traffic. The event also host for the 12th time the Guinness Challenge 5K, which consist of athletes stopping at each kilometer and drinking a 6oz glass of Guinness Beer. The top three male and female runners finishing with the fastest times while consuming the beer at each beer zone, will receive a case of World Famous Guinness Beer to take home for the upcoming St. Patricks Day Celebrations!!!
Shamrockin Run New Orleans will be hosted from the Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, located at 7900 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana 70124.
IMPORTANT RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION!
Friday, March 6, 2026
RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP
LOUISIANA RUNNING COMPANY – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE LOCATION
4153 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Saturday, March 7, 2026
RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP
THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
11:00am to 5:00pm
Race Day – Sunday, March 8, 2026
THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124
5:30 am - Pre-registered and New Registration Packet Pick Up begins
7:00 am - Pre-registered and Possible New Registration Packet Pick CLOSES!
7:10 am - Irish & US National Anthems played at Starting Line
7:15 am - Shamrockin’ Run Half Marathon begins!
7:30 am - Shamrockin Run 10K, 5K & Guinness Challenge 5K
10:00 am - Leprechaun Kids Fun Run
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Terrytown 3s, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Orleans, LA
Population
376,035
as of 2023
Elevation
1 ft
Nearest Airport
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Shamrockin Run New Orleans
- Date
- March 7, 2027
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans?
- Shamrockin Run New Orleans is a running race held in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 7, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans?
- Sunday, March 7, 2027 in New Orleans, Louisiana at 7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Shamrockin Run New Orleans?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Shamrockin Run New Orleans
Mar 7, 2027