shamrock Half MARATHON
Sunday March 22, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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.
Race Perks
- 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
- 2027 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.)
Half Marathon swag
Finisher’s Medal
Participant Shirt
Finisher Items
Course Detail
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.
COURSE SUPPORT
- 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 and 19
- 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
Quick Facts
- 7:30 AM start at 42nd Street and Atlantic Avenue
- Minimum Age: 12
- Corrals 1 & 2 will require time verification
- Dogs are not permitted on the course
- Course Time Limit: 4 hours (18:19 mile pace)
- Course Certification VA26003RT
Event Records
Men’s Record
1:02:56, Stephen Chemlany, 2009
Women’s Record
1:11:27, Helen Jemutai, 2012
*Records based on gun time.