Event Description:
The Shamrock events are designed for the fitness enthusiast at every level and are truly a celebration of running! All the events begin on Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and run through the beautiful Virginia Beach resort area (on flat paved roads) and some of the city's nicest beachfront neighborhoods. Everyone returns to finish on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk in front of thousands of cheering fans. Besides being scenic, the courses are flat and fast; two World Records and many National records have been set on our course. USATF/RRCA sanctioned and certified.
FEES
Marathon- limited to 4,000
$80 through June 30th
$90 July 1st - September 30th
$100 October 1st - December 31st
$110 January 1st - Race Weekend
The course is open for 6,5 hours - STRICTLY ENFORCED
Age Limit - 16 or older
Half Marathon - limited to 7,500
$70 through June 30th
$75 July 1st - September 30th
$80 October 1st - December 31st
$90 January 1st - Race Weekend
The course is open for 4 hours - STRICTLY ENFORCED
Age limit - 12 or older on race day
8K - limited to 9,000
$30 through June 30th
$35 July 1st - September 30th
$40 October 1st - December 31st
$50 January 1st - Race Weekend
8K Middle School Challenge
$30 through December 31st
$40 January 1st - Race Weekend
Operation Smile Mile Run/Final Mile
$20 through December 31st
$25 January 1st - Race Weekend
Children's Marathon - limited to 300
$10 through June 30th
$15 July 1st - September 30th
$20 October 1st - December 31st
$25 January 1st - Race Weekend
Dolphin Challenge - 8K on Saturday/Half on Sunday
$95 through June 30th
$105 July 1st - September 30th
$115 October 1st - December 31st
$135 January 1st - Race Weekend
Whale Challenge - 8K on Saturday/Marathon on Sunday
$105 through June 30th
$120 July 1st - September 30th
$135 October 1st - December 31st
$155 January 1st - Race Weekend
Your entry fee includes
Brooks Podium shirt for all half marathoners and marathoners.
Cotton t-shirt for 8K participants, Children Marathon participants and One Mile Participants
Goody Bag
Medal to ALL Finishers
Food and Beverages at the Finish
Entertainment and Post-Event Party
Free Yuengling Beer
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday March 19, 2010
1pm - 9pm Packet-Pick Up and Registration - Virginia Beach Convention Center
1pm - 9pm Sports and Fitness Expo - Virginia Beach Convention Center
Saturday March 20, 2010
8:00am 8K Start
9am - 11am Finish Line Celebration
10:00am Children's Marathon (26.2 Yards)
11:00 am Operation Smile Final Mile
10am - 6pm Sports and Fitness Expo
10am - 6pm Packet Pick Up and Registration - Virginia Beach Convention Center
Sunday March 21, 2010
7:00am Half-Marathon Start
8:00am Marathon Start
8am - 4pm Finish Line Celebration
COURSES
Marathon: (26.2miles)
This course is guaranteed to be fast, flat and festive. Enjoy the course as you pass by the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach and continue through Fort Story and pass Cape Henry Lighthouse, the country's oldest lighthouse. You will spot many leprechauns along the way as well as music and great support through water stop competitions. This is a (2011) Boston qualifier, too.
Half Marathon: (13.1 Miles)
We are limiting this race to the first 7,500 applicants.
8K: (4.97 miles)
The course is out and back through the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront and along the paved boardwalk. Have fun either walking or running this race with over 5000 other competitors and be ready to finish on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk in front of thousands of screaming fans.
8K Middle School Challenge: (4.97 miles)
The event is for Middle School Students to participate in a 9 week training program to prepare for the Shamrock 8K in March. A training log, training schedule, t-shirt and incentives will be provided. The school with the highest participation rate will be awarded prize money. Visit our website or contact Kristyn@shamrockmarathon.com or call 757-412-1056.
Operation Smile Final Mile: elementary school students.
Children will love this fun one mile run which starts at 31st street and Atlantic Avenue and finishes on the Boardwalk at 31st Street. Each finisher gets a special medal for this accomplishment as well as a t-shirt and goody bag.
Children's Marathon: (26.2 yards)
Children ages 6 months to 5 years old are invited to make the mad dash to the official race finish line (just like what mom or dad run through). We do separate the children into age group categories to start the event. They receive a race goodie bag as well as an official Children's Marathon full color race t-shirt. Open to the first 300 to register. (Please use a separate application to register your child.)
Teams
Get together a team to compete in the race together. There is no limit to the number of team members per team but only the 3 fastest team members counting to score.
No Race Weekend team registration or team changes. Team registrations must be received by Feb 15th.
Military Cup
This will become one of the most competitive categories of all our races. If your military team wins, the team can display the beautiful military cup at your department for the year. Every person on this team must be a member of the military. (Please follow instructions for teams). There is a separate military cup for the 8k and the Marathon.
CHALLENGES
Dolphin Challenge
Is the 8K or Half-Marathon distance not enough? How about doing both by entering to run the 8K on Saturday March 20th and the Half-Marathon on Sunday March 21st. Each finisher of the Dolphin Challenge will be mailed a commemorative dolphin pin 4-6 weeks after the event to recognize your accomplishment. Save $5.00 by signing up for both.
Whale Challenge
Is the 8K or Marathon distance not enough? How about doing both by entering to run the 8K on Saturday March 20th and the Marathon on Sunday March 21st. Each finisher of the Whale Challenge will be mailed a commemorative whale pin 4-6 weeks after the event to recognize your accomplishment. Save $5.00 by signing up for both.
REGISTRATION RULES
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Sorry, no exceptions. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else.
TIMING
Chrono Track Systems, Inc. will time Shamrock utilizing the disposable "D" Tag - and no other timing system can be worn.
Participants will pick-up their Chrono Track Timing at packet pick-up. Race numbers MUST be worn for visual personal i.d. while on the course.
For further instructions on Chrono Track Timing please visit their website at Chrono Track Timing
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three in each age group for each race. There will not be an award ceremony after the race. Awards will be mailed 2-4 weeks after the event.
Prize money for all the Shamrock races total over $25,000.
The Shamrock Sportsfest Expo
Friday March 19th 1pm to 9pm and Saturday March 20th 10am to 6pm
The Shamrock Sportsfest Expo is one of the largest on the East coast! This two-day event will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with runners, walkers and sports enthusiasts of all types. The vendors at the Expo will offer a wide variety of equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories for the whole family. Our Expo has a great reputation for having an extensive selection of merchandise at great prices as well as official Shamrock Sportsfest gear.
The Shamrock Sportsfest Expo is FREE and open to everyone. It will be open during Registration on Friday, 1pm to 9pm, and on Saturday, 10am to 6pm at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on 19th St. in Virginia Beach. Anyone who is interested in being an exhibitor, please contact us at expo@shamrockmarathon.com.
