Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lake Como, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and Younger | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:05 AM | $20 | – |
| Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and Older | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20269:05 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K and Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 12 Yr and Older: $45 until Oct 2.
- Shillelagh One-Mile Walk for 11 Yr and Younger: $20 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Lake Como runs 31:30, about 10:08 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 33:09 and men in 28:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Pat Magovern Shillelagh 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
Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ 07719
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Elite Racing Systems) for Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:41 or better, the top quarter in 26:50, and half the field in 32:48; the last tenth came in after 45:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 29:49 | 25:13 |
| 30-39 | 23:38 | 21:06 |
| 40-49 | 28:34 | 22:55 |
| 50-59 | 29:53 | 26:14 |
| 60-69 | 27:07 | 22:48 |
| 70+ | 35:53 | 26:55 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 178 to 223 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:37 to 32:48.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 223 (same) | 32:48 | under 23:41 | 17:31 |
| 2024 | 223 (+12%) | 31:30 | under 21:57 | 16:53 |
| 2023 | 200 (-6%) | 29:42 | under 22:23 | 17:10 |
| 2022 | 212 (+19%) | 30:46 | under 22:58 | 17:02 |
| 2021 | 178 | 28:37 | under 22:32 | 16:56 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:50, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 78°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
- Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ 07719Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 8, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K Race & One-Mile Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 223 runners finished the Pat Magovern Shillelagh 5K; the median finish was 32:48 and the winner ran 17:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:50, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Bar Anticipation, Lake Como, NJ 07719.
From the organizers
Join us for the 12th Annual Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh 5K, starting from Bar Anticipation in Lake Como on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
The course winds through the beautiful Jersey Shore towns of Belmar, Lake Como and Spring Lake. A One-Mile Walk is also available.
Enjoy a post-race party at Bar Anticipation (703 16th Ave, Lake Como, NJ) with barbecue to follow.
Awards will be given across multiple age groups. Official timing provided by Elite Racing Systems.
5K REGISTRATION
$40 Online Pre-Registration (through 9/12/2026)
$45 Registration (9/13 - 10/3/26) - Shirts while supplies last
ONE-MILE WALK - (12 and over)
$40 Online Pre-Registration (through 9/12/2026)
$45 Registration (9/13 - 10/3/26) - Shirts while supplies last