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Shamrock 4 Miler and Lucky Leprechaun 1K Dash

Saturday March 16, 2024 Directions

Place

Blacksburg High School

Description

Join us for the 6th annual Shamrock 4 Mile presented by Skip Slocum & Associates, Roots Realty Group! This race is the 2nd event of the 2024 Race Series. The race is at Blacksburg High School on Saturday, March 16 at 9 AM. The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is at 10:30 am and is $5.00. Thanks to our kids sponsor if you use "AdjustNRV" promo code it is free! 

Participants who register on or before March 6 are guaranteed to receive a long-sleeved race shirt. All 4-mile finishers receive a medal.

Race Schedule:
Friday, March 15, 2024
  • 3 - 6 PM Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports
Saturday, March 16, 2024 (Race Day)
  • 7:45 - 8:50 AM - Packet Pickup on-site
  • 9 AM - 4 mile Race Start
  • 10:30 AM - Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV Start
Registration Fees:
 
Shamrock 4 Miler:
Before March 4: $30.00
March 4 to March 15: $33.00
Race Day: $35.00
 
1 kilometer Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV
$5.00, but is free with promo code "Adjust NRV" - register online or sign a waiver and pick up the bib number at packet pick-up. 
 
Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler
Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler with store pick-up of shirt and medal. $26.00
Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler with the mailing of shirt and medal. $37.00
 
Race Course: 
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.
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.
Shamrock 4 Mile Race Course
 
Awards:

4 Miler

  • All finishers receive a commemorative medal
  • Overall: The top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award.
  • Age group: Awards 3 deep - male and female - in the following categories:
    • 14 and under
    • 15-19
    • 20-24
    • 25-29
    • 30-34
    • 35-39
    • 40-44
    • 45-49
    • 50-54
    • 55-60
    • 61-64
    • 65+
  • Best Costume Leprechaun - wins a free pair of shoes from Blacksburg's amazing running store, RunAbout Sports! 
  • Awards can be picked up after the race by the medal table (next to finish).
  • Awards will not be mailed.
Parking:
Parking is available in the lots in front of Blacksburg High School.

Post-race food and drinks will be near the finish line.

Results:
Live results are provided by Run Roanoke. Preliminary results will be posted at www.runaboutsports.com after the race followed by the final results and age group results. 
 
Volunteer:

Signup here! We are looking for volunteers to help with race setup, course safety, and cleanup.

 

Race Contact Info

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2024 Series Sponsors

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Blacksburg High School

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