Event Date: March 18-20, 2016
City: Virginia Beach

2016 Schedule

03/18/2016

  • 12:00PM - 9:00PM Leesa Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo / Pick-up & Registration
  • 2:00PM - 3:00PM Bon Secours In Motion EXOS sports performance specialists will lead a dynamic warm up focusing on movement preparation on the main stage
  • 3:00PM - 4:00PM Speaker Series: A Walk Through the History of America’s Oldest Brewery, Q&A with Jennifer Yuengling and beer tasting
  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM Speaker Series: Race Directors’ Inside Info & Charity Check Presentation, Jerry and Amy Frostick
  • 5:00PM - 6:00PM Speaker Series: Never Limit Where Running Can Take You, Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Chief Running Officer
  • 6:00PM - 7:00PM Speaker Series: Special Operations Officer and EOD technician attempting to run the Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon in an 80-pound bomb suit for great cause, Daniel Glenn

03/19/2016

  • 7:45AM TowneBank Shamrock 8k/ACCESS College Foundation 8k Student Challenge
  • 8:30AM - 12:30PM Murphy's Finish Line Celebration
  • 9:00AM - 12:30PM Free Concert in party tent: Borderline Crazy
  • 10:30AM Leprechaun Dash
  • 10:00AM - 5:00PM Leesa Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo / Packet Pick-up & Registration
  • 11:00AM Operation Smile Final Mile
  • 1:00PM - 2:00PM Speaker Series: A Walk Through the History of America’s Oldest Brewery Q&A with Jennifer Yuengling and beer tasting
  • 2:00PM - 3:00PM Speaker Series:Race Directors’ Inside Info & Charity Check Presentation, Jerry and Amy Frostick
  • 3:00PM - 4:00PM Speaker Series: Come stretch it out before the big day in a fun group environment, Studio Bamboo
  • 4:00PM - 5:00PM Speaker Series: Speaker Series: Never Limit Where Running Can Take You, Bart Yasso, Runner’s World Chief Running Officer

03/20/2016

  • 7:00AM Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon
  • 8:30AM Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
  • 8:30AM - 4:00PM Murphy's Finish Line Celebration
  • 9:00AM - 11:00AM Free Concert in party tent: Cheap Thrills
  • 11:30AM - 1:30PM Free Concert in party tent: Buckshot
  • 2:00PM - 4:00PM Free Concert in party tent: The Deloreans
2016 registration 
**Dolphin Challenge and King Neptune Challenge Both Sold Out**
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**Bib Look Up and Live Tracking Sign Up is currently available for anyone who registered before February 22nd at Noon**

 

The 2016 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon & Anthem Half Marathon and TowneBank Shamrock 8k takes place at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Come celebrate with us as we bring the Luck of the Irish to all runners in Virginia Beach, Virginia on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. ShamRock On! All participants will receive FREE race photos! Racing Highlights

  • 30,000 Participants
  • Yuengling Beer (over 21 only)
  • Free Race Photos
  • Murphy’s Irish Stew
  • 2 Day Leesa Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo
  • Speaker Series at Expo
  • Course Entertainment
  • Post Race Bands
  • Boston Qualifier
  • New King Neptune Challenge
  • Walker Friendly
  • Technical Race Shirts (men and women sizes)

Updates

Race Kids Day Camp

2015_Logo2We have partnered with RaceKids to offer a fun and safe environment for your children while you’re racing!  The race morning kids camp will be conveniently located inside the Courtyard Marriott close to the start line.  Children will enjoy breakfast and lunch, and a full morning of games, activities, and entertainment while you’re out on the course. RaceKids is fully licensed and insured, and is qualified to care for children 18 months and up.  For more information visit www.racekids.org/shamrock-marathon

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