Shamrock Shuffle
Shamrock Shuffle: a flat, festive loop through downtown Spokane and Riverfront Park.
Race Date
Mar 14, 2027
Location
Spokane, WA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 0.5 Miles, Shamrock Shuffle Virtual Run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 158
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Come St. Patrick's Day, Spokane's Shamrock Shuffle turns downtown into a lively parade of green. The flat, loop course winds through city streets and into Riverfront Park, where scenic pathways trace the Spokane River. With just over 160 runners from seven states, the field is intimate but spirited, perfect for a personal best or a festive first half-marathon.
The atmosphere is pure Irish cheer: costumed runners, lively music, and a pot of gold at the finish line. Post-race, finishers collect a commemorative shirt and soak in the community celebration. It's a low-key, high-fun tradition that proves good things come in small packages.
Race-provided description
This Spokane St. Patrick’s Day tradition will have you shamrockin' and rollin' through downtown and Riverfront Park as you enjoy festive fun, scenic pathways, and a wee bit o' Irish luck on your way to the pot of gold at the finish line!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Finisher Shirt
Start Location
832 N Howard St, Spokane, WA, 99201
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Urban
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
1 year running
~161 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:18:30
typical high 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
32°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 158 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2024
Total finishers
158
Median time
2:03:11
Latest turnout
158
States
6
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Shamrock Shuffle?
The Shamrock Shuffle is held on Sunday, March 14, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Shamrock Shuffle take place?
It takes place in Spokane, Washington.
What distances does the Shamrock Shuffle offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 0.5 Miles, Shamrock Shuffle Virtual Run.
Is the Shamrock Shuffle course flat and good for a PR?
The Shamrock Shuffle is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Shamrock Shuffle?
HalfRuns has finish records for 158 runners who have completed the Shamrock Shuffle.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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