McKinney Shamrock Run 5k Presented by HOTWORX

🍀Join us at Towne Lake Park as we kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a sea of GREEN and a morning full of FUN! Dash to the finish line to claim your lucky finisher’s medal and enjoy a complimentary ice-cold green beer from Tupps Brewery! Festivities begin at 8:00 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM!

🌈 Registration Details Your registration includes entry into our chip-timed racecourse, the official Shamrock Run 5K t-shirt, a custom race bib, and our signature finishers' medal! A portion of event proceeds proudly supports The Warrior’s Keep.

🏃‍♀️ Get Ready to Compete! CASH prizes will be awarded to the Top Overall Male and Female racers during our awards ceremony, presented by . The Awards Ceremony begins at 9:45 AM!

Prizes: • 1st Place – $100 • 2nd Place – $50 • 3rd Place – $25 • Stroller Strider 1st Place – $25

PLUS awards for the top male and female in each age group:14 & under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60+.

✨ Festival Fun All Morning Long Enjoy a lively, family-friendly celebration featuring local vendors, delicious food, GREEN Beer (21+), a Shamrock-themed photo booth, Irish music, and Irish dancers bringing the St. Patrick’s Day spirit to life! This is one of McKinney’s happiest, most spirited community events and is perfect for all ages!

💚 Huge thanks to our incredible 2026 Event Partners who help make this event possible: HOTWORX McKinney, Trinity Falls, Whataburger, Prestige Community Credit Union, Auto Hail Repair Group, Tupps Brewery and many more!

🍻 Keep the Celebration Going! After the Shamrock Run 5K festivities, head to Historic Downtown McKinney for the McKinney St. Patrick’s Day Beer Walk from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM! Sip, stroll, and sample 20 unique craft beers while enjoying the charm of Downtown McKinney. Learn more HERE.

McKinney Shamrock Run 5k FAQ’s:

When is packet pickup?

Packet pickup is Tuesday, March 10th, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm AND Wednesday, March 11th, 4:00 pm-6:30 pm at SBG Hospitality in McKinney! 7200 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071

Can I pick up someone else’s packet?

Yes, you can pickup packets for others. Please note that packet pickup is separated into 4 lines. A-F, G-M, N-S, T-Z If the people you are picking up for has a last name in a different line you may have to get into that line after picking up your bib. To pickup packets you need the email confirmation. (No need to print- just show us the barcode in the email.)

How early can I arrive on race day?

You can arrive as early as 7:45 am. The 5K begins at 9 am!

Can I bring my dog?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed to participate in the 2025 Shamrock Run 5K.

Do children need to register?

Anyone walking/running the Shamrock Run 5k who is not being pushed in a stroller should pay the registration fee to participate.

Where do I park?

Please park across the street at McKinney High School. Email communication is sent out race week with further instructions.

Can I volunteer?

Yes! The event needs volunteers at packet pickup! Please email us at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities. We provide volunteers with free tickets to the Shamrock Run 5K for their time volunteering! (or a future event if you prefer)

How do I sponsor the event?

Email us for info! [email protected]

Who is The Warrior’s Keep?

The Warrior’s Keep is our nonprofit partner at the Shamrock Run 5k. They are a veteran-focused nonprofit organization based in McKinney. Learn about them.

Who organizes the McKinney Shamrock Run 5k?

The event is hosted by! We are based in McKinney and host many McKinney events. Every event we host gives back to a local nonprofit. Follow us on and Facebook to stay in the loop with our local events!

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