Madison Shamrock Shuffle
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Madison Shamrock Shuffle : March 14, 2026
The Madison Shamrock Shuffle takes place on March 14, 2026 in Madison, WI 53702. The event is described as the city’s first major race of the year and brings running, walking, and biking participants together downtown. It includes timed and untimed options and a post-race Afterparty available to donors and fundraisers.
Events and fees
- 5K Run (Timed)
- 5K Walk (Untimed)
- 10K Run (Timed)
- 10K Bike Ride (Untimed)
- VIP Party Donation
Most main events have a listed price of $40. The VIP Party Donation is listed at $0. Prices increase after December 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST. Students receive a 25% discount. A referral program offers a registration fee refund when five friends register. Afterparty access is available to those who donate or fundraise $100 or more.
Purpose and what registration includes
The event supports the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, which serve youth ages 6 weeks to 24 years. Funds support Pre-School, After-School, In-School, and workforce programs; the Shamrock Shuffle has raised more than $500,000 for these programs.
Registration includes an official race bib, a commemorative short-sleeve event T-shirt (register by February 28 to guarantee size), professional timing for timed events, race-day refreshments, winner medals for age-category top finishers in timed 10K and 5K races, partner deals, and free event photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.