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WHO
Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota
WHAT
The 48th annual Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota is taking place this weekend on March 15, where it will host an estimated 19,000 participants, making it the largest running event in the City of Portland.
The Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota offers a variety of distances, including a half marathon, 8K, 5K, Stride Walk and the children’s Doernbecher Leprechaun Lap. In partnership with Kells Irish Pub and Michelob Ultra, the Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota will continue the celebration post-race with live Irish music, the city’s infamous craft beer and a celebratory atmosphere true to St. Patrick’s Day.
Race organizers go beyond just producing the event, and engage with multiple local organizations, clubs, businesses and charities that benefit leading up to and on race day.
In 2024, the Shamrock Run Fest presented by Toyota launched SheRock, an initiative launched by the event that’s dedicated to empowering and supporting girls in running. 100% of proceeds raised through SheRock is equally distributed between the following three local non-profits: She Flies, Girls on the Run, and Wildwood Running. The event also partners with OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, with donations from the Run Fest directly benefitting their Child Life Program. Since their partnership began, the event has donated over $850,000 to the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
WHEN
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 – 6 p.m. – Race Expo & Packet Pick-up
Saturday, March 14, 2026
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Race Expo & Packet Pick-up
Sunday, March 15, 2026
7:20 a.m. – Half marathon start time
9 a.m. – 8K start time
9:50 a.m. – Shamrock Stride Walk
10:20 a.m. – Doernbecher Leprechaun Lap start time
11:15 a.m. – Shamrock 5K start time
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Finish Festival and Beer Garden
WHERE
Race Expo & Packet Pick-up
Oregon Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C
Start and finish lines for all distances
Southeast Naito Parkway, between the Burnside and the Hawthorne bridges