Shamrock 5K Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Bel Alton, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $40
- 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 Run/Walk | 5K | Mar 14, 20278:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Nov 26, then $30 until Nov 27, then $40 until Dec 31, then $45 until Feb 28, then $50 until Mar 14.
Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Maryland runs 36:13, about 11:39 a mile, based on 249 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:11 and men in 32:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
9100 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, MD 20611
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Overland Timing) for Shamrock 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Shamrock 5K Run/Walk?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:29 or better, the top quarter in 31:01, and half the field in 37:22; the last tenth came in after 58:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:36 | 25:22 |
| 20-29 | 28:03 | 26:31 |
| 30-39 | 29:40 | 24:28 |
| 40-49 | 26:42 | 23:16 |
| 50-59 | 30:27 | 26:54 |
| 60-69 | 53:41 | 52:34 |
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 16 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Shamrock 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 239 to 278 finishers, and the median time dropped from 42:45 to 37:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 278 (same) | 37:22 | under 26:29 | 19:56 |
| 2025 | 278 (+3%) | 42:27 | under 26:05 | 19:12 |
| 2024 | 271 (+13%) | 47:41 | under 27:19 | 20:34 |
| 2023 | 239 | 42:45 | under 24:54 | 18:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Maryland 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:01, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 4 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 14 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 9100 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, MD 20611Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 14, 2027), 2026 (Mar 15, 2026), 2025 (Mar 16, 2025), 2024 (Mar 17, 2024), 2023 (Mar 19, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Shamrock 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, March 14, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 14, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Maryland, 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 278 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 37:22 and the winner ran 19:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 31:01, against 29:50 in a typical Maryland 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 9100 Crain Hwy, Bel Alton, MD 20611.
From the organizers
*****Race Packets can be picked up on Saturday 1-3 (3/13/27) and Sunday (3/14/27) beginning at 7am at Ape Hangers Bar & Grill. Parking will begin at Ape Hangers and overfill parking will be directed to the Bel Alton Fire Department field (please do not park in the fire departments lot). The race will begin and end at the fire department, which is a short walk from Ape Hangers. After the race, join us at Ape Hangers for food, awards and entertainment.