Louisiana · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
Shamrockin' Run New Orleans
Shamrockin' Run New Orleans is a half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, March 7, 2027. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 7, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:15 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 68°F at the start, 94% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026)
About the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans
A St. Patrick's-themed race on a fully closed course along scenic Lakeshore Drive, starting from the Blue Crab Restaurant on Lake Pontchartrain. One of New Orleans' largest spring road races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Draws runners from 40+ states and multiple countries; known for its Guinness Challenge 5K with beer at each kilometer
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Shamrockin' Run New Orleans: common questions
- When is the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, March 7, 2027.
- Where is the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $90 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans start?
- 7:15 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Shamrockin' Run New Orleans?
- about 68°F at the start, 94% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 7, 2026).
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