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Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cornelius, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $40 on Dec 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Half Pint Fun Run | Kids | Mar 13, 20279:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Shillelagh Shuffle 5K | 5K | Mar 13, 202710:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Dec 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Half Pint Fun Run: $25 until Mar 13.
- Shillelagh Shuffle 5K: $35 until Dec 29, then $40 until Mar 6, then $45 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 Cornelius runs 36:23, about 11:43 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:44 and men in 32:42.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:38 AM, and the 1 Mile Half Pint Fun Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031
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 (3 years)113
finishers
35:32
median (11:26 /mi)
17:46
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Racing Toes Inc) for Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:05 or better, the top quarter in 29:39, and half the field in 35:32; the last tenth came in after 46:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 35:08 |
| 20-29 | 34:15 | 29:37 |
| 30-39 | 31:15 | 26:00 |
| 40-49 | 27:52 | 24:02 |
| 50-59 | 32:39 | 25:10 |
| 60-69 | 39:41 | 33:07 |
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 22 percent since 2024.
93
2024
133
2025
113
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 93 to 113 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:02 to 35:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113 (-15%) | 35:32 | under 25:05 | 17:46 |
| 2025 | 133 (+43%) | 34:15 | under 23:45 | 17:50 |
| 2024 | 93 | 33:02 | under 23:44 | 17:53 |
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 29:39, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 3 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 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 76°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Shillelagh Shuffle 5K with Lake Norman Y and Lost Worlds Brewing Co?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Dec 30, 2026.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 113 runners finished the Shillelagh Shuffle 5K; the median finish was 35:32 and the winner ran 17:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:39, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here run 3 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, NC 28031.
From the organizers
Timed 5K and 1 mile fun run Lost Worlds Brewing Co in partnership with the Lake Norman YMCA.
Family and dog friendly!
Packet Pick Up Party at Lost Worlds: Tuesday, March 10th from 5-8pm at Lost Worlds
Arrive at 9:00am for runner check in; Join the warm up at 9:45am and hit the starting line at 10am.
5K race start at 10am; Half-Pint 1 mile Fun Run kicks off at 9:30am
Join us for pre or post race coffee; after the race for Award Announcements; Prizes; Live Music; Food trucks; Irish Shenanigans
Awards and Prizes:
Top Male & Female Overall- 3 Month Membership to the YMCA, pint glass and drink token (for 21+)