ShamRock N Run 5k

ShamRock N Run 5k

Time to break out the green and come join us for the annual ShamRock N Run 5k race!! Race date is Saturday, August 1st, 2026. Our event is held during the Iowa Irish Fest in downtown Waterloo, Iowa--the midwest's BEST Irish festival!

Registration Opens: March 17, 2026 at 12:00am CDT

Race Time: 9:00AM CDT - 10:30AM CDT

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

Online registration ends: (Date not specified)

Early packet pickup / walk-up registration: at the Iowa Irish Fest on Friday, August 1st 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

Price: $35.00

Included with entry: T-shirt, snacks, water, and free beer.

Additional Information: 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 $35 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.

Race Contact Info: [email protected]