Marietta Shamrock Shuffle
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Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K : March 21, 2026, Marietta, GA
The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 on Marietta Square (12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060). Events listed include the 5K and a Phantom Runner option. The course begins in front of the Cobb County State Court Building and proceeds north on Cherokee Street. Proceeds benefit the Marietta Police Athletic League (Marietta PAL), which serves school-aged youth in Marietta and Cobb County through sports, recreation, mentoring, arts, and education programs. The event features a designated "Memorial Mile of Celebration" between Mile Marker 1 and Mile Marker 2 for registered "In Memory Of" teams; teams with 25 or more members registered by February 14 will have the honored name added to the souvenir race shirt and receive commemorative wristbands.
Format, awards and race services
The event uses professional timing with chip technology and is noted as a Peachtree Qualifier. Advance packet pick-up is scheduled at the Hugh L. Grogan Community Center (510 Lawrence Street NE, Marietta, GA 30060) on the Thursday before the race. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female, and for age groups: 12 and under; 13-18; 19-30; 31-40; 41-55; 56-65; and Masters 66 and over. Costume contest prizes include categories such as "Most spirited St. Patty's Kids" (12 & under) and "Best Wearin' 'O' the Green." Health and safety measures include social distancing guidance, provision of water bottles at aid stations, sealed post-race hydration, and enhanced cleaning of high-touch areas. Parking information and a downtown map are provided by the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.