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Chrono track timing

Chrono Track Systems, Inc. will time Shamrock utilizing the disposable "D" Tag - and no other timing system can be worn. Participants will pick-up their Chrono Track Timing at packet pick-up. Race numbers must be worn for visual personal i.d. while on the course.
For further instructions on Chrono Track Timing please visit their website at Chrono Track Timing

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Shamrock recommends the following 2010 Official Hotel Sponsors. Don't forget to mention you are staying for the Shamrock Marathon to receive your discount!

Host Hotel

Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Wyndham

15 blocks from half marathon start
24 blocks from marathon/8k start
26 blocks from finish

5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-7025

Shamrock Rate: $129.00; 2 night minimum; click here to book online
Your special rate of $129.00 for the 2010 Shamrock Marathon includes a 2 night minimum stay and a 2 PM checkout on Sunday so you can enjoy all of the race activities! We also offer scheduled van shuttles to the race start and finish lines on Sunday.

The Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront is situated on the tranquil north end of the beach, only a short distance from the excitement of the boardwalk. For the ultimate in Virginia Beach vacations, stay at this Virginia Beach hotel, offering onsite entertainment and access to countless attractions that make this a perfect setting to experience some good family fun! Our beachfront guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed and boast the most direct ocean views of all oceanfront hotels in Virginia Beach! Every room features a private balcony or patio, microwave and refrigerator, free wireless internet service, mp3/alarm clock, Wolfgang puck coffee and Tazo tea, and 2 free bottled waters. Every bed is from Wyndhams' exclusive BeWell package featuring 250 thread count linen, down alternative duvet covers and lots of great pillows. All of our oceanfront rooms feature new Flat Panel TV's. Wyndham is home to a local's favorite the Surf Club Ocean Grille; featuring Carb Loading Specials during the race and Beer Specials after the race is over! You can also enjoy the freshest seafood & American cuisine under the sun at reasonable prices delivered wtih crips friendly service.

Vendor Host Hotel

DoubleTree Hotel Virginia Beach

Approximately 2 miles from half marathon start
Approximately 1 mile from marathon/8k start
Approximately 1 mile from finish

1900 Pavilion Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-8900

Shamrock Rate: $129.00
Group Booking code: MAR

The Doubletree Hotel Virginia Beach is a 292-room, full-service hotel adjacent to the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The DoubleTree offers plenty of free parking and a location just eight blocks from the sand and surf of the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Boardwalk. Amenities include an indoor pool, tennis courts, Precor fitness center, gift shop, and Max & Erma's Restaurant on site.

Platinum Sponsors

Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hilton

11 blocks from half marathon start
2 blocks from marathon/8k start
At the finish

3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 213-3001

Shamrock Rate: $159.00 run of the house; $259.00 Club level City View; $289.00 Club level Ocean View; 2 night minimum
To book online, use this code: SSF

The Hilton is a four start quality, 21 story, full service hotel with 289 rooms. The Hilton is connected to a unique oceanfront community park, upscale ground-level boutique shoppes, and a parking garage with 1,000 spaces where self parking is complimentary for our overnight guests. Enjoy our rooftop infinity pool, indoor family feature pool, health club, and our fine dining restaurants Catch 31 and Salacia.

Best Western Oceanfront

14 blocks from half marathon start
5 blocks from marathon/8k start
3 blocks from finish

2809 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-5370

Shamrock Rate: $109 oceanfront; $85 non-oceanfront; 2 night minimum

Enjoy an ideal location as well as friendly service at affordable prices. The 100% non smoking oceanfront and non-oceanfront accomodations feature refrigerators, coffee makers, free wireless internet, private balconies, and free local calls. Hotel amenities include indoor pool, fitness room, game room, and oceanfront restaurant serving a plentiful breakfast buffet as well as seafood and Italian dishes for lunch and dinner. Come experience the exceptional hospitality at the Best Western Oceanfront.

Cavalier Hotel

At the half marathon start
9 blocks from marathon/8k start
11 blocks from finish

Oceanfront at 42nd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 425-8555

Shamrock Rate: $109.00; 2 night minimum

To be recognized as the best on the beach is not an honor that is earned overnight. Since her historic opening in 1927, the Cavalier has been an unwavering beacon on Virginia Beach. Dignified in her impeccable services. Constant in her commitment to perfection. Pleasing guests in ever more fulfilling ways. Today, the Cavalier sets a standard of excellence that is steepled in tradition and blessed with variety. From the moment you arrive, your experience is enhanced by our 75 years of experience on Virginia's only private beach.

Courtyard Marriott North

5 blocks from half marathon start
4 blocks from marathon/8k start
6 blocks from finish

3737 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 437-0098

Shamrock Rate: $159.00 (Queen/King); $199.00 (Suites); 2 night minimum

Located at the north end of Virginia Beach, the Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront North is the perfect location for the race. All of our rooms are oceanfront with private balconies that provide spectacular views, and include refrigerators and complimentary high speed internet access. We offer a well-equipped fitness center and an indoor pool with whirlpool. Our full service restaurant features high carb specials to help you prepare for the big race day. We're delighted to support the marathon participants.

Hampton Inn Norfolk/Virginia Beach

12 miles from start/finish

5793 Greenwich Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9800

Shamrock Rate: $89.00 per night

We at the Hampton Inn Norfolk/Virginia Beach are proud to be a platinum sponsor of the 2010 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon. We are pleased to offer a rate of $89 to all race participants. Booking with our property includes: a guaranteed late check out of 3 pm on the day of the race, transportation to and from the race, our hot full breakfast buffet, complimentary Wi-Fi, welcome amenity at check in, complimentary transportation to/from Norfolk International Airport and state of the art fitness center. The Hampton Inn Norfolk/Virginia Beach is ideally situated just twelve miles from the beautiful beaches of Virginia Beach, and just four miles to the restaurants and shops of Virginia Beach Town Center. Our property is the perfect destination for anyone traveling to Virginia Beach for the Shamrock Marathon.

Holiday Inn SunSpree--SOLD OUT

3 blocks from half marathon start
6 blocks from marathon/8k start
8 blocks from finish

3900 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1711

Shamrock Rate: $124.00 per night; 2 night minimum
To book online: click here

Located at the quiet north end of Virginia Beach just steps away from the start line! Enjoy tranquility before and after the race. Take advantage of the oceanfront boardwalk at your back door for a scenic walk or run. Enjoy a pre-race dining experience at the Isle of Capri where you will enjoy a scenic view and delicious pasta meal! We offer relaxation and convenience for an action packed event weekend! While the North Tower is currently closed for renovation including all indoor pools, the South Tower is still open with guest rooms, restaurant and outdoor pool.

Oceanfront Inn
Oceanfront Inn 2

13 blocks from half marathon start
4 blocks from marathon/8k start
2 blocks from finish

2901 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-0445

Shamrock Rate: $109.00; 2 night minimum **special half day rate offered on Sunday: 3:00 pm checkout for rate of $49.00 (if arrived on Friday)
To book online, click here.

Conveniently located near shops and restaurants and within 1.5 miles from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, the Oceanfront Inn is an ideal location offering comfortable accommodations at affordable prices. Our well-appointed rooms include a refrigerator, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron with ironing board, and a private balcony overlooking the boardwalk and ocean. Our guests also receive complimentary wireless internet access and complimentary fitness privileges at our local YMCA. Relax in our indoor seasonally heated pool and enjoy casual dining at our oceanfront restaurant with lounge and outdoor boardwalk patio.

SpringHill Suites Oceanfront
Spring Hill Suites 3

33 blocks from half marathon start
24 blocks from marathon/8k start
22 blocks from finish

9th and Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 417-3982

Shamrock Rate: $164.00; 2 night minimum
For a King Studio Suite, click here
For a Queen Studio Suite, click here

The newest hotel on the beach! The SpringHill Suites offers Queen/Queen Studio suites that sleep 6 people per room, and a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet served everyday. All rooms feature private balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, two televisions, a kitchenette with microwave and mini-refrigerator, wireless high speed internet access, and a coffee maker. The hotel offers an indoor pool and hot tub, a 24 hours fitness center, a business center, and guest laundry facilities. Make your stay in Virginia Beach a memorable one.

Gold Sponsors

Ramada Limited
Ramada

11 blocks from half marathon start
2 blocks from marathon/8k start
Across the street from finish

3108 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1-800-272-6232

Shamrock Rate: $99.00 per night

The Ramada Limited Atlantic Avenue has a GREAT location at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The hotel is located directly across the street from the boardwalk, beach, and Virginia Beach's Neptune Park...home of many free concerts! We offer complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning. Relax and enjoy our Roof Top Pool with sun deck. We also have a kiddie pool to keep the kids busy. Wireless high speed internet access is available in all of our rooms.

Super 8
Super 8 3

16 blocks from half marathon start
7 blocks from marathon/8k start
5 blocks from finish

2604 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
1-800-800-8000

Shamrock Rate: $$84.00 per night

Welcome to the Super 8 Virginia Beach. You'll love the location because we're surrounded by outdoor activities. Swimming and sunbathing, either at the just-steps-away beach or our own spacious pool with patio. Nearby, you'll find golf, tennis, fishing and boating. The property features efficiencies rooms, super start breakfast, HBO, and a great location to enjoy the beach activities.

Atlantic Sands Oceanfront

31 blocks from half marathon start
22 blocks from marathon/8k start
20 blocks from finish

1101 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Shamrock Rate: $69.00; 2 night minimum

Atlantic Sands Oceanfront Hotel is located in the heart of Virginia Beach. We are located directly on the oceanfront and the boardwalk. All of our rooms have a beautiful view of the ocean. All of our guest rooms have private oceanfront balconies, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and ironing boards and include complimentary continental breakfast and parking. Enjoy dining at many of our surrounding restaurants. We are also proud to announce that we are having renovations this winter on all of our rooms including new carpet and new furniture and bedding in most guest rooms. This renovation will not be intrusive to our guests.

Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South--Only Friday Night Stays Available

17 blocks from half marathon start
8 blocks from marathon/8k start
6 blocks from finish

2501 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 491-6222

Shamrock Rate: $154.00 double or king; $194.00 suite; 2 night minimum

Centrally located in the heart of Virginia Beach resort, the Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South is the place to stay. All 141 non smoking rooms offer an oceanfront view with balcony, complimentary wireless internet access, a mini refrigerator, hair dryer, and expanded channels. Hotel features direct beach and boardwalk access, indoor pool with jacuzzi, laundry facilities, fitness room and restaurant.

Econo Lodge on the Ocean
Econo Lodge 27th 2

15 blocks from half marathon start
6 blocks from marathon/8k start
4 blocks from finish

2707 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-3970

Shamrock Rate: $121.00 per night

This charming oceanfront hotel has an intimate family atmosphere. We offer a free continental breakfast and free bikes to ride on the boardwalk. All of our rooms are oceanfront and feature a private balcony or ground floor patio where you can relax and enjoy a beautiful sunrise or watch dolphins play in the ocean. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee maker, hair dryer, and free wireless internet access. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool and parking is on-site (limit: 1 space per room)

Fairfield Inn & Suites

23 blocks from half marathon start
14 blocks from marathon/8k start
12 blocks from finish

1901 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-4885

Shamrock Rate: $119.00; 2 night minimum

105 luxurious guest rooms including Double and King rooms. All rooms have private oceanfront balconies, mini refrigerators, free local calls, and high speed internet access. Complimentary, deluxe continental breakfast is served each morning and includes fresh waffles and hard boiled eggs. Facilities include an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness room. A guest laundry facility and business center are also available for guests.

Hampton Inn Oceanfront South

32 blocks from half marathon start
23 blocks from marathon/8k start
21 blocks from finish

1011 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Shamrock Rate: $129.00 standard room; $159.00 suites; 2 night minimum
To book online, click here Use group code SHM for the discount

Brand NEW Hampton Inn Oceanfront South, just opening May 2009--We are the newest hotel on the oceanfront. Our hotel offers guests 141 all oceanfront rooms with private balconies, directly on the boardwalk and beach, complimentary on the house hot breakfast, high speed internet access, indoor pool, fitness center, business center and free parking. Oh and don't forget your Hilton Honors Points!

Holiday Inn Oceanside

21 blocks from half marathon start
12 blocks from marathon/8k start
10 blocks from finish

2101 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 491-1500

Shamrock Rate: $124.00; to book online, click here

Get ready for your best Shamrock run at the Holiday Inn Oceanside. Located just blocks from the finish line and steps from event activities, we are close to local restaurants, nightlife, shopping or relax on your private oceanfront balcony and watch the activity below. Ocean view dining is also available in our restaurant Latitudes Attitudes featuring our Shamrock Pasta Buffet on Saturday evening. In the morning, get a Marathon Breakfast on the Run. The Oceanside is the place to stay.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton

13.5 miles from half marathon start
13 miles from marathon start
13 miles from finish

5733 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 552-0080

Shamrock Rate: $79.00 per night

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Virginia Beach hotel offers an all-suite, upscale accommodation that's ideal for both short term and extended stay guests. The spacious suites feature a fully-equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, 2-burner stove and dishwasher. You'll find enough space for work, study or entertaining-plus all the comforts of home including flat screen tv's DVD players, complimentary high speed internet access and 2 phones with voicemail. Enjoy a complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast 7 days a week, as well as a picnic area with gas grills available to guests. Travelers can also enjoy an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center.

Ocean Beach Club

8 blocks from half marathon start
1 block from marathon/8k start
3 blocks from finish

3400 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 213-0601

Shamrock Rate: $139.00-$159.00; 2 night minimum
To book online, click here

Ocean Beach Club is the shining star of the north end of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This gorgeous resort is offering for this event based on availability: spacious studios with a queen size bed, kitchenette or 1 bedroom suites with a queen size bed, queen pullout sofa in the living room, and full kitchens. Towering above the Atlantic Ocean, this resort offers cascading waterfalls, oceanfront pools with separate childrens pool, tiki bar and health spa, all set amid lush landscaping and views of the ocean in this quiet, upscale end of the resort area. Ocean Beach Club is within walking distance from many shops and restaurants. Parking is available at a cost of $7.00 per car per day.

Quality Inn & Suites

34 blocks from half marathon start
25 blocks from marathon/8k start
23 blocks from finish

705 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-8935

Shamrock Rate: $89.00 per night

The Quality Inn & Suites is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean and Boardwalk. This magnificently designed building is wrapped around the best outdoor pool and sundeck on the oceanfront. Hotel features include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, high speed internet access, indoor heated pool, and more. All rooms face the ocean with private balconies, refrigerators, microwave, and free local calls. Enjoy oceanfront dining at Laverne's Seafood Restaurant or Chix Cafe at the Quality Inn & Suites,

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