TOWNEBANK SHAMROCK 8K
Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 7:30am
The TowneBank Shamrock 8K course is flat and fast, making it the perfect place for a first race, a PR (personal record), and a fun experience. Participants will enjoy spectators and entertainment along the course as well as a festive finish line celebration.
COURSE DETAIL
Expect thousands of spectators to cheer you on throughout this scenic course in the heart of the Virginia Beach resort area. The TowneBank Shamrock 8K finishes on the world famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk, just past the majestic figure of King Neptune, and with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. A Shamrockin’ post-race party on the beach awaits all finishers and guests.
RACE PERKS
- Two-day Sports & Fitness Expo
- Finish Line Celebration with Live Entertainment
- Yuengling included in your registration
- Technical race shirts
- Unique bottle opener Medal for all finishers
- 2024 Finisher Item: Branded Koozie
8K COURSE SUPPORT
- Water Stops | approximately every 1.5 miles on the course
- Nuun | Nuun Sport Strawberry Lemonade available at every water stop
- Port-a-Potties | Start/Finish Line and adjacent to every water stop
2024 8K UPDATES
All 8K participants will receive a Finisher’s Medal and short sleeve tech tee.
Quick Facts
- 7:30 am at 30th Street and Pacific Avenue
- Minimum age: 5
- Dogs are not permitted on the course
- Course Time Limit: 2 hours
- The participant limit is 10,000 runners
- Course Certification #VA19014RT
- USATF Sanctioned Event #148519
Course Records
Men’s Record
23:54, Silas Frantz, 2017
Women’s Record
27:14, Susanna Sullivan, 2015