Iowa · 5K
ShamRock N Run
ShamRock N Run is a 5K event held in Waterloo, Iowa. It was last held on August 1, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Waterloo, IA
Race details
- Last held
- August 1, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- iowairishfest.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
About the ShamRock N Run
Are you ready for the annual ShamRock N Run 5k race?! Race date is Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at 9am! Our event is held during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo, Iowa--the midwest's BEST Irish festival! Online registration is OPEN! And it is the Festival's 20th year--don't miss the celebration! Early packet pickup / walk-up registration will be: at the Iowa Irish Fest on Friday, July 31st from 4:00pm-7:00pm, at Main Gate Entrance 1 in downtown Waterloo . Race day packet pickup and walk-u…
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ShamRock N Run: common questions
- When is the ShamRock N Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the ShamRock N Run held?
- In Waterloo, Iowa.
- What distances does the ShamRock N Run offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the ShamRock N Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the ShamRock N Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed. $35 (from iowairishfest.com, checked October 19, 2026).
- What time does the ShamRock N Run start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
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