Shamrock 4 Miler and Lucky Leprechaun 1K Dash

Shamrock 4 Miler and Lucky Leprechaun 1K Dash Race Information

<p>Join us for the 8th annual Shamrock 4 Mile presented by Roots Realty Group! This race is the 2nd event of the 2026 RunAbout Race Series. The race is at Blacksburg High School on Saturday, March 14 at 9 AM. The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is at 10:30 am.</p> <p>Participants who register on or before March 1 are guaranteed to receive a long-sleeved race shirt. All 4-mile finishers receive a medal.</p> <h5><b>Race Schedule:</b></h5> <div>Friday, March 13</div> <ul><li>3 - 6 PM Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports</li></ul> <div>Saturday, March 14 (Race Day)</div> <ul><li>7:30 - 8:50 AM - Packet Pickup on-site</li><li>9 AM - 4 mile Race Start</li><li>10:30 AM - Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV Start</li></ul> <h5><b>Registration Fees:</b></h5> <div> </div> <div><b>Shamrock 4 Miler: </b></div> <div>Before March 1: $30.00</div> <div>March 2 to March 13: $33.00</div> <div>Race Day: $35.00</div> <div> </div> <div><b>1 kilometer Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV </b></div> <div>Free!</div> <div> </div> <div><b>Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler</b></div> <div>Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler with store pick-up of shirt and medal. $26</div> <div> </div> <h5><b>Race Course: </b></h5> <div>The Shamrock 4 Miler is on a one-loop course on Prices Fork Rd, Plantation Rd, and the Hethwood bike paths. An Aid Station at 2.5 miles serves water and Gatorade.</div> <div>The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is 1 Kilometer (0.62 miles) and takes place on the Blacksburg High School cross country course.<br /><a href="https://onthegomap.com/s/k9j3e1ie" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shamrock 4 Mile Race Course</a><b></b></div> <div><a href="https://onthegomap.com/s/7mt08gpe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lucky Leprechaun Dash</a></div> <div> </div> <h5><b>Awards:</b></h5> <p>4 Miler</p> <ul><li>All finishers receive a commemorative medal</li><li>Overall: The top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award.</li><li>Age group: Awards 3 deep - male and female - in the following categories: <ul><li>14 and under</li><li>15-19</li><li>20-24</li><li>25-29</li><li>30-34</li><li>35-39</li><li>40-44</li><li>45-49</li><li>50-54</li><li>55-60</li><li>61-64</li><li>65-69</li><li>70&#43;</li></ul> </li><li>Best Costume Leprechaun - wins a free pair of shoes from Blacksburg&#39;s amazing running store, RunAbout Sports! </li><li>Awards can be picked up after the race by the medal table (next to finish).</li><li>Awards will not be mailed.</li></ul> <h5><b>Parking:</b></h5> <div>Parking is available in the lots in front of Blacksburg High School.</div> <p>Post-race food and drinks will be near the finish line.</p> <h5><b>Results:</b></h5> <div>Live results are provided by <a href="https://www.runroanoke.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Run Roanoke</a>. Preliminary results will be posted at www.runaboutsports.com after the race followed by the final results and age group results. </div> <div> </div> <h5><b>Volunteer:</b></h5> <p><a href="https://volunteersignup.org/ATQ4W" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Signup here!</a> We are looking for volunteers to help with race setup, course safety, and cleanup.</p> <p> </p>