Where can I find the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksYuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 15:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 72/100
- Evidence depth
- 21 verified facts
2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K has known course details for its 8k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 8 km
- Terrain
- Road, Beach
- Scenery
- Coastal, Waterfront, City, Forest
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K route go?
The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K route starts at 30th Street and Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach (Saturday March 20, 7:30 AM). Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes coastal and waterfront. USATF course certification #VA19014RT.
What should runners know on race day for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend 8K?
Run Club Alley: 22 local run clubs occupy 3 blocks along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront; finish-line beach party with live bands.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Waterfront
- City
- Forest
Atmosphere
- Festival
- Community
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
- Beach
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- Approximately 25,000 participants across all weekend distances.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 2 hours.
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- Lovato Electric Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo at the Virginia Beach Convention Center; Friday March 19 (11:00 AM-7:00 PM) and Saturday March 20 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM).
- On-course music
- Run Club Alley: 22 local run clubs occupy 3 blocks along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront; finish-line beach party with live bands.
Access and course status
- Start
- 30th Street and Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach (Saturday March 20, 7:30 AM).
- Spectator friendliness
- high
Course facts
- Notable features
- Dolphin Challenge (8K Saturday + Half Marathon Sunday) and Whale Challenge (8K Saturday + Marathon Sunday) award a special challenge medal
- Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile and children's Leprechaun Dash also held
- USATF course certification #VA19014RT
- minimum age 5
- water stops with Gatorade approximately every 1.5 miles
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 28 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 72Favourability /100