ShamRock N’ Run 5K

A run/walk in full Irish spirit!

Saturday August 1st @ 9am

Corner of Park Ave. and Mulberry St. near Main Gate 1 entrance
Downtown
Waterloo, IA US 50703

Are you ready for the annual ShamRock N Run 5k race?! Race date is Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at 9am! Our event is held during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo, Iowa–the midwest’s BEST Irish festival! Online registration is OPEN! And it is the Festival’s 20th year–don’t miss the celebration!

Early packet pickup / walk-up registration will be: at the Iowa Irish Fest on Friday, July 31st from 4:00pm-7:00pm, at Main Gate Entrance 1 in downtown Waterloo. Race day packet pickup and walk-up registration begins at 7:30am Saturday morning and the race begins at 9am!

Your weekend pass into the Irish Fest is NOT included in your 5k registration. For those age 16 and older, click the Add-On option to add a Fest pass for only $25! They are $40 at the gate so this is an excellent savings! You will pick up your Fest wristband pass at race packet pickup times (see above). Age 15 and under gain free entrance to the Fest so no ticket is required for them. Each registrant will receive a T-shirt, snacks, water, and free beer with their entry. Wear your best Irish-themed gear, bring the whole family, and come join us for a fun-filled race and weekend!

Race Contact Info:

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at shipmanjessie@gmail.com

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Wear your best Irish-themed gear, bring the whole family, and come join us for a fun-filled race and weekend! Click the tab below to sign up.