6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wake Forest, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Feb 21, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Feb 21, 2027 | 125 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Feb 21, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Feb 20, then $40 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1200 Keith Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for 6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:10 or better, the top quarter in 31:08, and half the field in 36:58; the last tenth came in after 51:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:07 | 24:02 |
| 20-29 | 37:13 | 32:41 |
| 30-39 | 34:56 | 29:58 |
| 40-49 | 37:02 | 32:11 |
| 50-59 | 41:47 | 32:23 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 231 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 32 to 106 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:56 to 36:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 (-3%) | 36:58 | under 27:10 | 21:33 |
| 2025 | 109 (+27%) | 37:29 | under 22:47 | 19:44 |
| 2024 | 86 (+169%) | 34:05 | under 27:00 | 21:39 |
| 2022 | 32 | 34:56 | under 26:33 | 23:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:08, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1200 Keith Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 330 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Mar 11, 2023), 2022 (Mar 12, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 6th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K at The Hasentree Club Supporting WWP?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Feb 21, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 106 runners finished the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K; the median finish was 36:58 and the winner ran 21:33.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:08, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1200 Keith Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
From the organizers
Join Members and The Hasentree Club for their 7th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K on Saturday, March 13, 2027! This year's race is open to both Members of the Club and the surrounding community and beyond. A portion of the racecourse takes place on our beautiful golf course and passes over our beautiful Lake Hasentree - the views are simply spectacular!
All proceeds support the Wounded Warrior Project!
Shirt and number bib pickup will be available starting at 7am on the day of the race.
*Participants must be registered by February 21st to be guaranteed a shirt*
Please utilize parking at the south/east end of the parking lot.