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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Mar 7, 202710:00 AM | $30$35 after Feb 8, 2027 | 130 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Feb 8, 2027.
Online registration closes Mar 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Richmond Hill runs 33:15, about 10:42 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:31 and men in 29:54.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:21 AM, and the 5k starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
108-14 Myrtle Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Shamrocks and Shenanigans. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:51 or better, the top quarter in 28:28, and half the field in 32:20; the last tenth came in after 39:49.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:47 | 24:22 |
| 20-29 | 39:53 | 22:09 |
| 30-39 | 28:57 | 24:50 |
| 40-49 | 35:01 | n/a |
| 50-59 | n/a | 29:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 92 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 50 to 96 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:32 to 32:20.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 96 (-1%) | 32:20 | under 24:51 | 20:23 |
| 2025 | 97 (+94%) | 32:16 | under 23:06 | 16:26 |
| 2024 | 50 | 36:32 | under 24:11 | 17:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:28, against 27:55 in a typical New York 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.
Around March 7 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 62°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.
What the organizers of Shamrocks and Shenanigans cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
We are located in Forest Park across the street from the address below. Bib pickup/Check-in begins at 9a. If you purchased a shirt plz ask for it at check-in. Grab some safety pins and choose your beanie. Pre Race announcement 9:55a. Race…
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The Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5k race is your chance to celebrate the holidays in your own way! Family friendly atmosphere and fun for all ages the Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5k promises to leave you filled with lots of Luck and Happiness!
Kids under 12yo race for only $25!
All registered racers will receive a custom beanie!
Full color custom bibs!
All finishers will receive a customized Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5k medal!
Special Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5k treats and drinks at the Start/Finish
Plenty of free parking available!
Costumes encouraged!
Join us for a fun filled 5k romp through the closed road of Forest Park Drive in Queens!