About the Shamrock 5K Run/Walk
The course winds through the streets of Bel Alton, starting and finishing at the fire department. It is a road race through a small town, so expect neighborhood scenery rather than trails or parks. There is also a costume award for St. Patrick's Day gear, which gives the morning a bit of personality beyond the racing itself.
Packet pickup is the day before at Ape Hangers Bar and Grill, with race-morning pickup available there as well. Parking starts at Ape Hangers, and overflow is directed to the fire department field nearby. After the race, the crowd moves back to Ape Hangers for a post-race buffet, awards, and entertainment.
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Shamrock 5K Run/Walk 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
278finishers
19:56winner
37:22median
1:05:51cutoff
Top 3: Grady Hankinson (19:56) · John Short (20:22) · Mathew Ashline (20:27)
The Shamrock 5K Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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