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WHY RUN
SHAMROCK RUN FEST® ?
Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest is Portland’s longest running tradition. With a fast, scenic course through downtown, roaring crowd support, and an electric St. Paddy’s Day atmosphere, this race is where every runner can shine.

The city’s oldest and largest running event, with a course that weaves through the heart of Portland.
The Heart of Portland’s Running Culture

Take in the overgrown woods, waterfront views, historic bridges, and the signature Pacific Northwest skyline.
Iconic
Course

13.1 - a premier race that challenges runners of all levels, 8K & 5K Fun, Fast, exciting, Stride – A scenic walk through Portland, Lucky Lap - one for the kids!
Anything
But
A Run!

The St. Patrick's weekend celebration continues post-race with live bands, the city’s best craft beer, and a truly celebratory atmosphere.
The Kell’s Irish After Party
5 DISTANCES .

8K
An annual chosen favorite for running clubs, testing pace, speed and endurance.
$74 NOW$44
$74 NOW$39
5K
The biggest St. Patrick’s celebration in the Pacific Northwest &. the most popular!
$59 NOW$35
Most Popular



“What an event! It was HUGE. After Party was soooo fun! We hung out afterwards and listened to the bands, drank green beer and collected a full grocery bag of snacks.”
From the Runners

Awesome race, fun and vibrant atmosphere. It was a great day in Portland and my brother and I will be doing it again!

As a first timer this was a great race with beautiful scenery and an amazing atmosphere. I plan to run again next year!
FAQ's
All registration fees are non-refundable.
This race, in accordance with management executives, city officials and local law enforcement has the authority to cancel any of the events for emergency purposes such as, but not limited to, inclement weather, a pandemic, or threat of terrorism.Yes, you can always switch race distances if there is still capacity in the event you are looking to switch into. To request a distance change, please email your request to info@shamrockrun.com.
For those people that are participating on teams of 10+ that will have their packets mailed to them, the deadline to change your distance is January 31, 2026.
For everyone else, the deadline to change your distance is March 12, 2026.-
Please note the following for switching your race distance:
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Switching from a longer distance to a shorter distance: There is no fee to switch to a shorter distance. There are no refunds for the difference in price between the two distances.
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Switching from a shorter distance to a longer distance: You will be asked to pay the difference in fee from the shorter distance to the current cost of the longer distance by providing your CVC code for the card you used to register. Please note that we do not have access to your full credit card information.
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Switching to Virtual Run: There is no fee to switch to Virtual. If you are promoted to pay, please email info@shamrockrun.com, and we will make the switch for you.
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If you miss the deadline to make your distance change:
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Late Category transfers: If you miss the deadline to change race distances, you will be able to make the change at the Solutions table at the Race Expo or at the Solutions table on race morning for an administrative charge plus any additional price difference for longer distances. You must run the race for which you are registered for, or you may be disqualified.
If you run into any issues with changing your race distance, please email your request to info@shamrockrun.com.-
Race Extras can be selected during registration. If you did not purchase at the time of registration, log into your MyEvents.ACTIVE.com
Defer Your Entry:
You may defer your entry to the 2026 event. Deferrals must be processed by the registration team and an administration fee of 50% of the 2026 registration fee will be charged. You will pay this fee when you register for the 2026 race. The deferral will expire after the 2026 event, and you will not be able to defer your registration again. Deferrals must be requested by emailing registration@motivsports.com prior to March 2nd, 2025.You will receive a confirmation email from ACTIVE.com with your registration information and a receipt email from support@active.com.
You can also confirm your registration by logging into your ACTIVE account at MyEvents.ACTIVE.com. Still not sure? Send us an email at shamrockrunpdx@motivsports.com.