The Sentara Shamrock Half Marathon is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a PR (personal record). Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.

The half marathon loop course takes you north from the Virginia Beach resort area past welcoming neighborhoods. The course then traverses tree-lined Shore Drive as it winds along First Landing State Park. The course then heads south again for a finish on the world famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk, just past the majestic figure of King Neptune, with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. A Shamrockin’ post-race party on the beach awaits all finishers and guests.

• Two-day Lovato Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo
• Finish Line Celebration with Live Entertainment
• Yuengling included in your registration
• Technical race shirts
• Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
• 2026 Finisher Items
• Earn extra bling by running the 8K on Saturday to complete the Dolphin Challenge (You must register for the Challenge, not each individual race.)

• Water Stops | approximately every 1.5 miles on the course
• Gatorade | Endurance Formula in Lemon-Lime available at every water stop
• GU | Energy Gel available at Mile 5.5
• Port-a-Potties | Start/Finish Line and adjacent to every water stop
• Pace Groups | Join one of our pace groups on race day, and allow the Running Etc. Pace Team to help you achieve your goal