
Shamrockin Run New Orleans
Shamrockin Run New Orleans offers a fast, closed-course race along scenic Lakeshore Drive.
Race Date
Mar 7, 2027
Location
New Orleans, LA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Shamrockin Run New Orleans returns for its 2026 spring racing season, offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids' mile. The event takes place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, along the scenic and completely closed Lakeshore Drive.
This race is known for its fast, flat course, with approximately zero feet of elevation gain or loss, making it a prime location for personal bests. The event also hosts the Guinness Challenge 5K for the 12th time, adding a unique, festive element for participants who enjoy a beer with their run.
Runners can pick up their bibs on Friday and Saturday at Louisiana Running Company and The Blue Crab Restaurant, respectively. The race starts and finishes at The Blue Crab Restaurant, located at 7900 Lakeshore Drive, promising a well-organized and memorable race day experience.
Race-provided description
Go Green or Go Home!!! Shamrockin Run New Orleans is back for the 2026 spring racing season! Once again we will offer a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and our Kids One Mile Fun Run on Sunday morning March 8, 2026 along beautiful Lakeshore Drive on a completely closed race course to all vehicle traffic. The event also host for the 12th time the Guinness Challenge 5K, which consist of athletes stopping at each kilometer and drinking a 6oz glass of Guinness Beer. The top three male and female runners finishing with the fastest times while consuming the beer at each beer zone, will receive a case of World Famous Guinness Beer to take home for the upcoming St. Patricks Day Celebrations!!! Shamrockin Run New Orleans will be hosted from the Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, located at 7900 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans, Louisiana 70124. IMPORTANT RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION! Friday, March 6, 2026 RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP LOUISIANA RUNNING COMPANY – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE LOCATION 4153 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 12:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday, March 7, 2026 RACE REGISTRATION & RACE BIB PICK-UP THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT 7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 11:00am to 5:00pm Race Day – Sunday, March 8, 2026 THE BLUE CRAB RESTAURANT – PARKING AVAILABLE NEAR THE RESTAURANT 7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124 5:30 am - Pre-registered and New Registration Packet Pick Up begins 7:00 am - Pre-registered and Possible New Registration Packet Pick CLOSES! 7:10 am - Irish & US National Anthems played at Starting Line 7:15 am - Shamrockin’ Run Half Marathon begins! 7:30 am - Shamrockin Run 10K, 5K & Guinness Challenge 5K 10:00 am - Leprechaun Kids Fun Run
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Start Time
7:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
7900 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70124
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Lake River
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 9 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 72°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
58°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.3"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans?
The Shamrockin Run New Orleans is held on Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
Where does the Shamrockin Run New Orleans take place?
It takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What distances does the Shamrockin Run New Orleans offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 1 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Shamrockin Run New Orleans course flat and good for a PR?
The Shamrockin Run New Orleans is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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