About the Shamrock Shuffle 5K 2027
The Shamrock Shuffle 5K runs through Lillington Town Park, a compact course that suits most paces. The theme carries through the morning, and the crowd skews toward families. There is a separate kids' event where children chase a leprechaun to a pot of gold at the finish, which tends to be the loudest part of the morning.
The race is organized by the local chamber of commerce, and registration opens on race morning at the park. The main run goes off first, with the leprechaun chase following shortly after. Awards go to the top male and female finishers in each event, plus a few places deep in the main race.
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Shamrock Shuffle 5K 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
103finishers
21:07winner
35:36median
1:07:38cutoff
Top 3: MArquis ROsado (21:07) · Teaghan Sullivan (22:06) · Benjamin Manhardt (22:26)
The Shamrock Shuffle 5K 2027 has been held every year since at least 2022. 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.
Distances & Start Times
5K3/6/2027 09:00$35
Leprechaun Chase3/6/2027 10:00$10
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