Lawrence Shamrock Shuffle
Updated
Saturday, March 6, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Lawrence (401 N 2nd Street). Distances: 5K, 10K. Entry from $40 to $50; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after March 4.
Course and race notes
We are back for the 38th Annual Shamrock Shuffle!
We will start and end again at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. 2nd Street at 9am. The routes will wind thru historic North Lawrence and Pinkney neighborhoods. All money raised from the 2027 Shamrock Shuffle will benefit the following local children's charities:.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, March 6
2027 · in 119 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K
Price
$40 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Mar 4 (in 117 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Mar 6 (in 119 days)
Opened Jul 1, 2026
Race day in Lawrence
Weather
51° / 30°F
Typical high and low for March 6, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lawrence, KS (1.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:47 AM – 6:17 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Riverfront Parking Garage0.3 mi
- Lot #15 · paid0.4 mi
- City of Lawrence Parking Lot 12 · free0.5 mi
27 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Tokoyo Sushi restaurant0.1 mi
- Uplift Coffee Shop cafe0.3 mi
- La Tropicana restaurant0.3 mi
- Globe Indian Food restaurant0.4 mi
25 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.6 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Mar 5
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)18 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Eldridge Hotel
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Eldrige Extended
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel · Marriott
Hotel 4 of 5: Town Place Suites by Mariott
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Motel 6
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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