About Kirkland Shamrock Run


The Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K Race & Family Fun Run is a new event on the Eastside combining the celebration of St. Patrick's Day with the uniqueness of Kirkland. Runners and walkers alike will enjoy the vistas of the Olympic Mountains and views of Lake Washington as they race to the pot o gold at awaiting them at the finish line. Local businesses and volunteers have come together to bring this fun and exciting event to life. We welcome you to the first annual Kirkland Shamrock Run!

Runners and Walkers alike will find a pot of gold awaiting them at the finish line and receive complementary entrance to the post-race festivities at The Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant.*

So register for the Kirkland Shamrock Run and join the fun!

Online registration CLOSES at midnight on March 14th.  You can still register on day of race.

Registration dates and t-shirt schedule are as follows:

  • Dec 1st-Jan 31st (35.00 + fees) Brooks Technical Shirt 
  • Feb 1st- March 14th (35.00 + fees) Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt
  • March 17th (35.00 In person, Day of) No Shirt

Participants will receive a timing chip in their race packet. You must wear the timing chip on your SHOE to receive a time. You are required to return the timing chip at the finish or be responsible for a $20 replacement fee. If you do not want to be timed, turn in your chip at the packet pick-up tables prior to the race.

Don't forget to be wearing your Green! It'll be sure to put a smile on your face.

Race directing services provided by


* On St. Patrick's Day, the Wilde Rover Irish Pub & Restaurant will be open to ages 21 and over only.