Shamrock & Roll 5K

☘️ Shamrock & Roll 5K & 1-Mile Run

Run the Parade Route Before the Parade!

Get ready to Shamrock & Roll through the streets of downtown Springfield!

Kick off Springfield's annual St. Patrick's Day celebration with a fun and festive running experience on the St. Patrick's Day Parade route before the parade begins!

Whether you're chasing a personal best, running your first 5K, or enjoying a mile of Irish-inspired fun, the Shamrock & Roll 5K & 1-Mile Run is a great way to start your St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Saturday, March 13, 2027 Race Start: 9:00 AM Downtown Springfield, Illinois St. Patrick's Day Parade: 12:00 Noon

☘️ Two Distances — One Great Celebration!

Shamrock & Roll 5K (3.1 Miles)

Take on three loops of the downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade route! Enjoy a unique opportunity to race through streets that will soon be filled with parade participants, spectators, and St. Patrick's Day festivities.

Shamrock & Roll 1-Mile Run

Not ready for the full 5K? Join us for one loop of the parade route! This shorter distance is perfect for families, younger runners, beginners, and anyone who wants to be part of the celebration.

Both distances will be professionally chip timed. Participants in the 1-Mile Run will receive a different-colored race bib to help distinguish them from 5K participants.

 Start & Finish

The planned start and finish line is at the intersection of 5th Street and Adams Street in downtown Springfield.

Both races will follow the St. Patrick's Day Parade route, with the 5K completing three loops and the 1-Mile Run completing one loop.

The start/finish location and course are subject to final approval by the parade planning committee. Registered participants will be notified of any changes.

⏱️ Professional Chip Timing, Lap Splits & Instant Results

Both races will feature professional chip timing provided by FASTSCORE Race Timing & Productions.

5K Participants

Three laps around the parade route

Individual split times recorded at the completion of each lap

Official finish time recorded upon completing the third lap

1-Mile Participants

One complete lap around the parade route

Official chip-timed finish upon crossing the finish line

 Race Awards

5K Awards

Top 3 Overall Male Finishers

Top 3 Overall Female Finishers

Top 3 Male Finishers in each 5-year age division

Top 3 Female Finishers in each 5-year age division

Overall award winners are not eligible for age-group awards, giving more runners an opportunity to earn recognition.

1-Mile Awards

Top Overall Male Finisher

Top Overall Female Finisher

 Run First. Parade Next!

The fun doesn't end at the finish line!

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled to begin at 12:00 Noon, you'll have plenty of time to finish your race, celebrate your accomplishment, and enjoy one of Springfield's favorite annual traditions.

Bring your friends, bring your family, wear your green, and join us for a morning of running, community, and Irish spirit!

☘️ Shamrock & Roll ☘️ Run the Parade Route Before the Parade!