Guide
RACE WEEKEND
Look forward to you joining us at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota! Please read the information below to answer your questions about race weekend. We look forward to hosting you at the race
MARCH 15, 2026
Event Schedule
RACE EXPO &
PACKET PICK-UP
Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Friday
March 13, 2026
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday
March 14, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Bring your BIB QR Code email confirmation (to be sent Thursday, March 12th)
and your ID to expedite the pick-up process.
Support
THE DOERNBECHER CHILD LIFE THERAPY PROGRAM
At OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, the Child Life team helps kids and families feel more at ease during hospital stays. Through play, creativity, and connection, they reduce stress and create moments of joy when they’re needed most.
This year, we’re inviting you to support the Doernbecher Child Life Therapy Program by bringing a new, unused toy when you pick up your packet at the Expo:
🗓️ March 13 & 14, 2026
📍Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Bring a new toy to the expo, and change a child’s hospital stay.
Make a difference. Make a donation.
Race Day
SUNDAY | MARCH 15, 2026
SW NAITO PARKWAY & PINE ST
GEAR CHECK OPENS
6:45 AM
Look for "GEAR CHECK" on a large white tent in Waterfront Park near The Morrison Bridge.
Go to the station attributed to your last name to leave your gear.
Clear, plastic gear check bags will be available on race morning for use.
RACE DAY
HALF MARATHON
8K
STRIDE WALK
LEPRECHAUN LAP
5K
FINISH FESTIVAL & BEER GARDEN
8:30AM - 1:30PM
WATERFRONT PARK
7:20 AM
9:00 AM
9:50 AM
10:20 AM
11:15 AM
RACE DAY
START TIMES
4Runner Giveaway
SATURDAY AT 12 PM AT THE EXPO!
Get ready for one of the most exciting moments of the weekend! Join us LIVE at the expo on Saturday at 12PM as we announce the winner of a brand-new Toyota 4Runner!
Feel the anticipation, hear the countdown, and watch as one lucky winner is announced. You won’t want to miss the big reveal!
Friday
March 13, 2026
2:00PM - 6:00PM
Saturday
March 14, 2026
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Packet
PICK-UP
EXPO INFO
All Participants are required to pick up their race bib during the Race Expo, unless you have pre-purchased race day packet pick-up or are participating on a team that has had its race materials mailed.
Race day packet pick-up instructions will be emailed in the evening of Thursday, March 12th to those that purchased this service. Team race materials will be mailed at the end of February – contact your team captain to ensure you can pick up your race materials prior to race day.
Race expo location
Oregon Convention Center, Hall C*
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
*Parking rates at Oregon Convention Center are set by the facility, not the race organizers. Please plan accordingly.
PACKET PICK-UP FAQS
Race day packet pick-up is still available for $20. Participants can purchase this option by visiting their ACTIVE MyEvents account and clicking "Purchase merchandise" and selecting "Race Day Packet Pick-Up".
Participants that purchased this will receive emailed instructions on Thursday before the race. Race Day Packet Pick Up will be at the north end of Waterfront Park, starting at 6:45am Sunday morning. You will find us at the Bib Pick-Up tent, directly across from Morrison Street.
Please note: if you were added to a team w/ 10+ members before 2/2, please arrange with your Team Captain for receiving your race packet.
Bring your photo ID and confirmation email with your BIB QR code email (to be sent Thursday, March 12th) to expedite the pick-up process.
Please send your proxy with a copy of driver's license (digital picture is OK) and your confirmation BIB QR Code email to expedite the pick-up process. Confirmation emails will be sent the evening of Thursday, March 12th. Proxies may only pick up packets for up to 3 people.
Please note: if you were added to a team w/ 10+ members before 2/2, please arrange with your Team Captain for receiving your race packet.
Yes, you can always switch race distances if there is still capacity in the event you are looking to switch into. To request a distance change, please email your request to info@shamrockrun.com.
For those people that are participating on teams of 10+ that will have their packets mailed to them, the deadline to change their distance was February 2, 2026. Once they have their BIB from their Captain, they can bring that to the Solutions table at the Race Expo or on Race morning to switch distances.
For everyone else, the deadline to change your distance is March 11, 2026.
Please note the following for switching your race distance:
Switching from a longer distance to a shorter distance: There is no fee to switch to a shorter distance. There are no refunds for the difference in price between the two distances.
Switching from a shorter distance to a longer distance: You will be asked to pay the difference in fee from the shorter distance to the current cost of the longer distance by providing your CVC code for the card you used to register. Please note that we do not have access to your full credit card information.
If you miss the deadline to make your distance change:
You will be able to make the change at the Solutions table at the Race Expo or at the Solutions table on race morning for an administrative charge plus any additional price difference for longer distances. You must run the race for which you are registered, or you may be disqualified.
HALF MARATHON, 8K, 5K, STRIDE, LEP LAP
RACE SCHEDULE
Sunday, March 15th
START LINE LOCATION
At the intersection of SW Naito Parkway & Pine Street
Downtown Portland, Oregon
13.1
7:20 AM
8K
9:00 AM
5K
11:15 AM
STRIDE
9:50 AM
LEPRECHAUN LAP
10:20 AM
5K
11:15 AM
5K
11:15 AM
RACE DAY FAQs
Race day packet pick-up is still available for $20. Participants can purchase this option by visiting their ACTIVE MyEvents account and clicking "Purchase merchandise" and selecting "Race Day Packet Pick-Up."
Race Day Packet Pick Up will be at the north end of Waterfront Park, starting at 6:45am Sunday morning. You will find us at the Bib Pick-Up tent, directly across from Oak Street.
Please note: if you were added to a team with 10+ members before 2/2, please arrange with your Team Captain for receiving your race packet.
The half marathon, 8K, and 5K will all operate on a self-seeded corral system. Participants should look for the pace-per-mile signs that line the start line to seed themselves accordingly. Those that plan to take longer to complete the distance should plan to start toward the back of the pack to avoid impeding those that are running at a faster pace.
The event will utilize a wave start. This will enable a comfortable starting position for runners and walkers of all paces. When the horn sounds, only the first corral will be released. The rest of the participants will be held at the start line. At predetermined intervals (every few minutes), the next corral will be released. By using this staggered starting method, the pack will be spread out and allow every runner to settle into their racing rhythm from their first step to the finish line. This will allow sufficient room along the course and at the finish line without affecting individuals’ time or the time participants have to complete the race. All runners should still plan to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to their race’s start time.
Participants can check gear with us to be held during the race.
Clear gear check bags will be provided on race day near the Gear Check area—a large white tent in Waterfront Park near The Morrison Bridge.
Luggage or large bags will not be accepted.
Gear check will open at 6:45am and close at 12:30pm.
All bags that are not picked up by participants will be taken back to the event office and held for one week.
Afterward, all items will be donated to a local charity.
Any clothing items left at the start line of each race or discarded on the course will be collected and donated to a local charity.
Please find the locations of the aid stations along each course listed below.
Water and Gatorade (Fruit Punch Flavor) will be provided at all aid stations along the course.
5K — Mile 1.2
8K — Miles 1.2 & 3.6
Half Marathon — Miles 1.2, 2.8, 5.3, 6.6, 8.4, 10.4, & 12.3Stride Walk — Mile 2 with water only
Honey Stinger Energy chews will be provided on the Half Marathon course at the following aid station:
Half Marathon – Mile 6.6 & 8.4.
Join our group of pacers as they look to lead you to the finish line in your goal time. Look for our pacers and their goal finish time signs in the start chute of your race and join them on your way to a great finish!
Half Marathon (expected finish time): 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45, 3:00
Half Marathon: The course time limit for the half-marathon is 3:10. All participants must maintain a 15 minute/mile pace when competing in the half-marathon to ensure they finish within the time limit.
8K: The course time limit for the 8K is 1:15. All participants must maintain a 15 minute/mile pace when competing in the 8K to ensure they finish within the time limit.
5K: The course time limit for the 5K is 45 minutes. All participants must maintain a 15 minute/mile pace when competing in the 5K to ensure they finish within the time limit.
Stride Walk: The course time limit for the Stride Walk is 1:40. All participants must maintain a 25 minute/mile pace when competing in the Stride Walk to ensure they finish within the time limit.
1st place - $300 + weight in beer
2nd place $150
3rd place $50
The adidas Employee Store supports the fastest at The Shamrock Run Fest.
The adidas Employee Store is proud to provide the official footwear prizes for the Men's, Women's & Non-Binary 8K Winners at the 2026 Shamrock Run Fest.
Visit the adidas Employee Store booth at the finish line to learn more about adidas running footwear and receive a pass to shop the store in Portland.
Awards will be available for the top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers of the Half Marathon, 8K, and 5K.
The top 3 male, female, and non-binary finishers in each age group of the Half Marathon, 8K, and 5K will receive a commemorative item.
Age group awards WILL NOT be available on-site at the event. 1st place Age group winners, will have their awards shipped to the address entered at registration towards the end of March. If you place 2nd or 3rd in your age group, you may receive your award by emailing and requesting: info@shamrockrun.com.
Age groups can be found below:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Leprechaun Lap and Stride Walk — There are no awards for the top finishers of these races, but every registered finisher will receive a medal upon completion!
For the Half Marathon, 8K, & 5K, have your friends and family track your progress while you run your race.
Tracking Website - LINKED HERE
OR download the app & sign up for text updates from different spots along the course!
GOOGLE PLAY APP - LINKED HERE
APPLE APP - LINKED HERE
For the Stride Walk and Leprechaun Lap there is no tracking.
RACE DAY PARKING & TRAVEL OPTIONS
From I-5 North
(south of Portland), connect onto I-405 North and take the 4th Avenue exit. Continue north on SW 4th Avenue to SW Harvey Milk Street. Turn right onto SW Harvey Milk Street and look for parking in this area. Waterfront Park and the start area are four blocks east.
From I-5 South
(north of Portland), take the City Center/Morrison Bridge exit and follow the signs to SW Naito Parkway.
From I-84 West
(east of Portland), connect onto I-5 South, and then take the City Center/Morrison Bridge exit and follow the signs to SW Naito Parkway.
From Hwy 26
(west of Portland), take the Market Street exit and continue east on Market to SW 2nd Avenue. Turn left onto SW 2nd and continue north to SW Harvey Milk Street. Look for parking in this area. To reach Waterfront Park and the starting area, walk two blocks east on SW Harvey Milk Street.
City Center Parking operates several pay lots and garages in downtown Portland that are near Waterfront Park.
Click HERE for the Lot Locator:
Enter the distance you want from “Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon” in the lot locator tool. The program will display a list of surface lots and garages in order of proximity to Waterfront Park.
These lots and garages require a fee to park.
Parking fees are set by lot operators, not the race organizers.
To find the closest bike racks to the start line, please visit Portland’s Bureau of Transportation’s bike corral map.
Taking the MAX or TriMet is an easy way to get to the start line. Visit TriMet.org for routes, schedules, and to plan your trip. MAX riders should step off at SW 1st and Oak Street and walk one block east to SW Naito Parkway and the start area at Waterfront Park.
There is no specific drop-off location for the event, but a good location to drop off to access the start line is at the intersection of SW 2nd Avenue and SW Pine St.
If you plan to use Gear Check, you can also plan to get dropped off at SW 1st Avenue and SW Harvey Milk St. You can also get dropped off at SW 1st Avenue and SW Morrison St.
Note: All streets west of SW 1st Avenue will remain open all morning and accessible to vehicle traffic.
GETTING TO THE START
There are multiple ways to get to the start line—parking lots that are walking distance, public transportation, or by bike. We recommend carpooling or taking public transportation to avoid the hassle of finding parking.
Due to concentrated two-way race traffic on Naito Parkway near the start and finish lines, we have defined crossing locations and times between SW Ash St and SW Main St. Please refer to the GETTING TO THE START page on our website for a detailed crosswalk map and timeline. Please familiarize yourself in advance with the schedule and plan your trip accordingly. Our goal is to ensure your safety and a positive experience for all involved.
START LINE LOCATION:
At the intersection of SW Naito Parkway & Pine Street
Downtown Portland, Oregon
Race Start Times:
HALF MARATHON 7:20am
8K 9:00am
STRIDE WALK 9:50am
LEPRECHAUN LAP 10:20am
5K 11:15am
Sunday
POST RACE
FINISH FESTIVAL LOCATION
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
598 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204
BEER GARDEN
Sunday, March 15th
8:30am – 1:30pm
Participants 21 years of age or older can make plans to join us at the post-race Beer Garden to celebrate their race with a complimentary beverage! While enjoying music, participants can take their pick of
Michelob Ultra, Michelob Ultra Zero, St. Patrick's Cream Ale,
Kells IPA, or Portland Cider after the race.
Those wanting to enter the Beer Garden will need to show their ID in order to enter and consume alcohol. Please plan accordingly.
Additional beverages can be purchased for $8 (while supplies last). Participants can select from the following beverage options: Michelob ULTRA, Michelob ULTRA Zero, St. Patrick's Cream Ale, or Kells IPA.
Portland Cider and other fun holiday-inspired beverages
will be available for sale as well.
BEER GARDEN MAIN STAGE LINEUP:
8:30am – 10:15am – Katie Jane Band
11:00am – 1:00pm – Coming Up Threes
Teams
VILLAGE
We are so proud of all of our teams! Be sure to thank your captains, runners! This is going to be our biggest Teams Village EVER! Please confirm with your team captain if they received your bib by mail or if you need to pick it up at the expo. Access to Teams Village is only available for teams that qualified for this perk by registering 40+ members to their team prior to February 16th. Captains will have wristbands for all qualified team members.
Team Captains of eligible teams will receive load-in instructions for Teams Village in early March.
For any Teams Program questions, please email: teams@shamrockrun.com
SOCIAL
Stay up to date with everything Shamrock!
OFFICIAL MERCH
The official 2026 Shamrock Run Portland merchandise store is open! Check out the latest styles and pre-order your favorites for pick-up at the merchandise booth during race weekend to secure your size.
And don’t forget to check out the tutus and beanies before they sell out!
SHAMROCK GIVES BACK
This year, the Shamrock Run Portland is celebrating 25 years of supporting vital and life-saving programs across OHSU from groundbreaking cancer research to pediatric care to education. 100% of all registration fees from the “Leprechaun Lap” kids run are donated directly to the Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program, which funds innovative projects and cutting-edge research that directly benefit current and future Doernbecher patients and families. For more than 20 years, the grant program has provided seed-stage funding for faculty and staff in numerous specialties to pursue and develop relevant and impactful
Register for 2027
Participants can register for the 2027 Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota, scheduled for March 14 2027, for the absolute LOWEST price at this year’s event.
PERSONALIZE YOUR MEDAL
We know you’ve been training for a Personal Record, and a great way to celebrate is with an iTAB! Your iTAB will be customized with your name and finish time and will be mailed to you post-race. iTABs are also available for pre-purchase in our shop!
Please note: the Stride Walk and Leprechaun Lap distances don't have official timing, so if you order an iTAB for either of those, you could have the date or your name engraved instead.
THANK YOU TO OUR
Partners
