99.1 PLR Shamrock and Roll 5K 2027

Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Entry fee: From $30 · goes up to $33 on Dec 1, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K	5K	Mar 7, 20279:00 AM	$30$33 after Dec 1, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $33 on Dec 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$30 until Nov 30, then $33 until Dec 31, then $35 until Feb 25, then $37.50 until Mar 6, then $39 until Mar 7.

Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Toad's Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around March 7 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 47°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 60°F.

Based on 76 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: Toad's Place, New Haven, CT 06511Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 50 feet
Included with entry: Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Mar 7, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Mar 2, 2025), 2024 (Mar 3, 2024), 2023 (Mar 5, 2023), 2022 (Mar 6, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is 99.1 PLR *Shamrock and Roll 5K*?: Sunday, March 7, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $33 on Dec 1, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?: At $30, entry is about 12 percent below a typical 5K in Connecticut, which costs $34 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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: Toad's Place, New Haven, CT 06511.

From the organizers

The flat 5K course runs travels starts and finishes in front of the historic New Haven Rock and Roll venue Toad’s Place.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day after the race at Toad’s Place with an exciting awards ceremony, costume contest, live music, food, beverages and beer for 21+!

Limited to 1500 runners.

The race benefits The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, please consider making a donation during the registration process! We will also be collecting diapers at packet pickup and on race day!