Races Marathon · Virginia Beach, USA
Shamrock Marathon
Shamrock Marathon is a flat marathon in Virginia Beach, USA, held each March. Flat boardwalk-and-boulevard racing with a St. Patrick's party finish. Mid-March is 5-14C; sea wind is the wildcard. The Shamrock Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
March
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Mid-March is 5-14C; sea wind is the wildcard.
Racing this course well
Flat boardwalk-and-boulevard racing with a St. Patrick's party finish.
The Shamrock Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
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- When is the Shamrock Marathon?
- It is held each March in Virginia Beach, USA. Check the official Shamrock Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Shamrock Marathon course flat?
- Flat boardwalk-and-boulevard racing with a St. Patrick's party finish.
- How should I train for the Shamrock Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Shamrock Marathon: flat terrain, March conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Virginia Beach build.
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