Maryland · 5K
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits) is a 5K event held in Baltimore, Maryland. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, March 14, 2027. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- March 14, 2027
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat to gently rolling (downtown Baltimore)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charmcityrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 1:00 PM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)
A festive downtown Baltimore 5K timed to the city's St. Patrick's Day weekend and the opening leg of the Altra B3 Distance Series. A large, party-atmosphere community race produced by Charm City Run.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- First race of the Charm City Run Altra B3 Distance Series; tied to Baltimore's St. Patrick's Day celebrations
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St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits): common questions
- When is the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, March 14, 2027.
- Where is the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits) held?
- In Baltimore, Maryland.
- What distances does the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits) offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)?
- About 2,000 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 St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits) start?
- 1:00 PM EDT.
- What is the course like at the St. Patrick's Day Shamrock 5K (Altra Kelly Benefits)?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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