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Event Overview
Join us for the 7th annual Shamrock 4 Miler presented by Skip Slocum & Associates, Roots Realty Group! The Shamrock 4 Miler is the 2nd event of the 2025 RunAbout Race Series. Join us at Blacksburg High School on Saturday, March 22 at 9AM.
The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is a 1-kilometer race on the Blacksburg High School XC course at 10:30 am. It is a free event for all the young runners!
For those unable to join us in person, the Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler allows participation from anywhere!
Course Description & Map
The Shamrock 4 Miler is on a clockwise loop course on Prices Fork Rd, Plantation Rd, and the Hethwood bike paths. Aid Station at 2.5 miles. The Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV is 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) and takes place on the Blacksburg High School cross country course. The loop is all grass with some steep hills and tight turns. Strollers are allowed on the road course. However, dogs are not allowed on the course so please leave them at home or with a non-running spectator.
Schedule
Race Day Schedule (Saturday March 22)
- 7:45 - 8:50 AM: Packet Pickup on-site @ Blacksburg High School
- 9 AM: Shamrock 4 mile Start
- 10:30 AM: Lucky Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV Start
Registration & Pricing
Registration Fees:
Shamrock 4 Miler
- Thru March 9: $30
- March 10 to March 21: $33
- Race Day: $35
Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler
- Virtual Shamrock 4 Miler with store pick-up of shirt and medal: $26
- During registration you may select an add-on for mailing of shirt and medal for $11
Leprechaun Dash presented by Adjust NRV
- Free event!
Packet Pickup Details
- Friday, March 21 @ RunAbout Sports, 3 - 6 PM
- Saturday, March 22 on-site @ BHS, 7:45 - 8:50 AM
What to Bring
Bring your registration confirmation and a valid ID for packet pickup.
Race Day Info
Awards can be picked up after the race by the medal table near the finish line. Awards will not be mailed.
Awards & Categories
Shamrock 4 Miler:
- All finishers receive a commemorative medal
- Overall: The top 3 male and female finishers will receive an award.
- Age group: Awards 3 deep - male and female - in the following categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-60, 61-64, 65+
- Best Costume Leprechaun - wins a free pair of shoes from Blacksburg's amazing running store!
Parking & Transportation
Parking is available at Blacksburg High School.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the event organizers.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds for this event.
