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Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 8K event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is usually held in March; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 25,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- March
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Field size
- ~25,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- March (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 8K
- Field size
- About 25,000 runners
- Course
- Flat / coastal
- Registration
- shamrockmarathon.com
- Official website
- shamrockmarathon.com
About the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
A St. Patrick's Day running tradition since the 1970s, the Shamrock weekend features a flat, fast marathon, half marathon, and 8K along the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The 2026 weekend sold out at a record ~25,000 participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest race weekends in Virginia; flat fast Boston-qualifier marathon; routinely sells out; ~$22M economic impact to Virginia Beach
- Notes
- Large Virginia Beach race weekend.
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Yuengling Shamrock Marathon: common questions
- When is the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in March. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon held?
- In Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- What distances does the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 8K.
- How many people run the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon?
- About 25,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at shamrockmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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