NM SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 10K, 5K RUN OR WALK, 2-MILE WALK & KIDS K
- Date:
- Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 11:59 PM
- Location:
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745 Loma Colorado NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
87124
United States
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- 10k 1k 5k Kids Run Virtual Walk Wheelchair
Sign up today for the 21st Annual NM Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 15, 2026!
Join runners and walkers from across the community as they don their best green attire for this festive annual tradition. Whether you're ready to take on the Shamrock 10K, the 5K Run or Walk, 2-Mile Walk, or the Kids K, there's a distance for everyone.
Participants will enjoy:
Age Group and Overall Awards
A stylish event t-shirt
Finisher medals for all entrants
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this lively St. Patrick’s season celebration!
For registration and more details about the Shamrock Shuffle and other exciting RunFit events, visit www.irunfit.org.
NM SHAMROCK SHUFFLE
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
EVENT LOCATION
Rio Rancho Aquatic Center
Event Location: Loma Colorado Park
745 Loma Colorado NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
March 15, 2026
Event Start Times
10K: 10:00 a.m.
5K: 10:05 a.m.
2-Mile WALK: 10:05 a.m.
Kids K: 11:15 a.m.
NOTE: WE WILL START ON TIME. YOU MUST BE AT THE START OF YOUR EVENT 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE THE ABOVE START TIMES. COURSE MAPS LOCATED ON THE RUNFIT WEBSITE: WWW.IRUNFIT.ORG
PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Saturday, March 14, 2026
11-3:00 p.m.
New Balance Store
3731 Ellison Rd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87114
PLEASE NOTE: RACE-DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, ALL PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP THEIR EVENT PACKETS AT "PACKET PICKUP."
Note: If you cannot pick up your packets in person at Packet Pickup, you must arrange for a representative to collect them. Out-of-town participants may pick up their packets on race morning at the registration area (Loma Colorado Park—Parking Lot (west side)).
TIMING CHIPS/BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP AT PACKET PICKUP OR THE RACE MORNING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOMA COLORADO PARK (PARKING LOT) – NEXT TO RIO RANCHO AQUATIC CENTER. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A BIB/CHIP.
PARKING
PLEASE USE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS ONLY. DO NOT PARK ON LOMA COLORADO ROADS, SIDEWALKS, OR PEDESTRIAN BIKE PATHS. NOTE: AVAILABLE PARKING AT RIO RANCHO AQUATIC CENTER, RIO RANCHO HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (BEST PLACE FOR ALL 10K PARTICIPANTS – NEXT TO START), RIO RANCHO LIBRARY (JUST EAST OF RR AQUATIC CENTER. NOTE: NO PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOMA COLORADO PARK (FINISH).
START INFORMATION
Note: 10K and 5K The START of the 5K is across Loma Colorado Blvd. and Loma Colorado Park. The START of the 10K is just north of the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. Please remain on the sidewalk – off the road – until the race director signals you to line up at the start. 5K participants, please use extreme caution crossing Loma Colorado Park. Volunteers will help you cross. See Course Maps and course links to route(s) below. Note: The start of the 2-Mile Walk is located on the north side of Loma Colorado Park near the west parking lot.
All races will start promptly at the designated times listed above. Allow plenty of time to get to the Start to seed yourself according to your projected pace. If you are driving to the race, plan to arrive early. See parking information above.
This race is a Gun Start with a Timing Chip finish. The "official time" will start when the gun/horn goes off.
EVENT DAY
All participants are expected to conduct themselves professionally and courteously towards the community and their fellow participants during the Event. This means, for example, alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, and participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited unless facilitated by the Event. Anyone violating this rule of conduct shall be disqualified from the Event and asked to leave the course.
• Participants must follow instructions from all Event officials, including race staff, volunteers, medical personnel, fire and police officials, security officers, and city officials, throughout the Event.
• Event attendees must adhere to city, state, and other public health guidelines and orders. Event attendees who are sick should not attend the Event. This includes Event Attendees who:
• Have a suspected or diagnosed/confirmed infectious illness
• Are exhibiting symptoms of infectious illnesses such as cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or sore throat
• Have had exposure to a suspected or confirmed infectious illness within 10 days of performing contracted onsite event site work
COURSE MONITORING
• Any participant who refuses to obey the directions of Event officials, including fire and police officials, city officials, or course marshals, or who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants or spectators may be disqualified by the Event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
• No participant, after leaving the course, shall be allowed to rejoin the race either to gain a place or pace or assist another participant.
• Any participant found by a course marshal, Event official, or surveillance equipment to have gained an unfair advantage by intentionally shortening the race route (“cutting the course”) shall be immediately disqualified from the Event and future participation at the discretion of Event officials.
• A participant who has received any assistance from another person may be disqualified from the Event. “Assistance” includes, without limitation, conveying advice, information, or direct or indirect help to a participant by any means, including technical communication devices. It also includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the Event. It does not include the participation of designated Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners, or contracted pacesetters in the race, provided such pacesetters start in the Event.
• Any person who participates in the Event without a current official Event bib number or timing device officially assigned to them is subject to removal and disqualification from future Events.
• No persons are authorized to be on the course unless they are registered participants. Therefore, no person shall be allowed to accompany a participant who is not registered for the Event, nor shall any participant, without the permission of the Event management, receive assistance or refreshments from anyone during the Event. Any person who does not correctly display an authorized and issued bib number shall be directed to leave the course.
• A hands-on medical examination during the progress of an Event by officially designated medical personnel shall not be considered assistance. It will not result in disqualification if the participant is deemed medically fit.
PARTICIPANT SAFETY
• The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) authorized and registered wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the course. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.
• Participants are responsible for recognizing and understanding Event signage, symbols, and color codes relating to participant maps, facilities, and directions.
• Medical personnel authorized by the Event to do so may examine any participant who appears in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorized medical personnel, it is in the participant's best interest for their health and welfare, medical personnel may remove the participant from the Event.
• Participants must immediately retire from the race if ordered by a member of the Event’s official staff, official medical staff, or any governmental authority, including fire and police officials.
• Participants are responsible for and assume liability for any medical expenses incurred from training for and/or participating in the Event, including, but not limited to, ambulance transport, hospital stays, physician and pharmaceutical goods and services.
• Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel, or suspend the race due to inclement weather, other conditions, governmental orders, or directives by Emergency Protocol on severe and inclement weather.
• Participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System (EAS) and adjust their race plans accordingly.
RESULT TIMING
• All participants are assigned an electronic timing device before the Event, which is attached to their bib.
• Participants are responsible for appropriately using and applying their assigned timing device.
• Participants must wear their assigned timing device, which is permanently attached to their bib number, continuously from the start line to the finish line to receive an accurate finish time.
TIMING DISQUALIFICATION
• Participants found to be wearing two or more Event-issued electronic timing devices during the race will be disqualified, and their results will not be recorded.
• Participants with missing or irregular split times at official electronic timing checkpoints may be disqualified.
• All finish times are reviewed before times are deemed official. Participants will be allowed to appeal unofficial finish times before they are made official. Appeals must be submitted within three (3) days of the event day.
• Participants must begin the Event at the officially recognized start time to register an official finish time.
RACE REQUIREMENTS
Each participant will receive a Race (Bib) number that must be worn on the race day. DO NOT alter your race number in any way. Your bib number must be visible and worn on the front of all clothing – just above the waist -- during the race to be seen. Bib numbers are not transferable and MUST be worn by the runner to whom it is assigned.
Can I run with iPod/headphones?
Yes. USATF, the sport's national governing body, recently amended its ban on headphones, iPods, and similar devices. However, athletes competing for prizes cannot use electronic devices such as headphones and earpieces.
Can I run with my GPS device?
Yes, participants may wear their GPS devices. However, these items do not count as "second timing devices" and will not be recognized by the event as official times or distances.
What is NOT allowed on the course?
The use of video devices, cell phones, computers, cameras, or other devices by participants in the event is prohibited. The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorized to be on the course shall be strictly limited to: (a) authorized and registered competitive wheelchair participants and (b) authorized course marshals on bicycles. Baby joggers, strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles, or other wheeled devices will not be permitted.
Do you have a Lost & Found case I lost something at the Event or on the racecourse?
Yes. We will have a Lost & Found for items on race day. If you miss a personal thing, please call 505.217-4774.
I am injured and cannot run the event (family commitments, work obligations, etc.). Can I get a refund, donate my entry, or transfer my access to someone else?
No. The sale and transfer of race entry/bib are strictly prohibited and will disqualify and ban any individuals involved from future events. All entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred toward a future event.
Will you refund me if I provide medical documentation of my injury or pregnancy?
No. Please refer to our official event rules and guidelines.
Can I defer my entry to next year if I cannot run this year?
No, participants cannot defer their entries to the following year if they cannot run.
Can a friend pick up my packet if I cannot attend Packet Pickup?
Yes. Your friend can pick up your packet.
What is NOT allowed on the course?
For everyone's safety, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and any animals are prohibited on the course. Strollers and baby joggers are permitted on the 5K course only. Strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack, and your child must always be secured in the stroller.
Are dogs allowed?
No! Although the City of Rio Rancho has nearly 21 dog-friendly parks, Loma Colorado Park is not one of them. Please leave your dog at home.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Weather forecasts will be monitored before the event, paying particular attention to the possibility of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, and extreme temperatures. If necessary, athletes will be made aware of these predictions on the Run Fit website, www.irunfit.org, so that participants can properly prepare for severe weather during the race and possible course alterations. Severe weather updates will also be sent to participants via email as necessary. The Race Director will monitor the weather and decide if any action is necessary to modify the race. Possible changes include altering the race start time or, in extreme situations, canceling the event. Please listen closely to all public address announcements at the race's starting line. Visible lightning will cause the race to be postponed for at least 15 minutes. Additional sightings will continue to delay the race in 15-minute increments. If extreme heat is predicted, the athletes will be provided extra water
before, during, and after. The medical team will be alerted that athletes may require additional medical attention during and after the event due to the high temperatures.
MEDICAL SUPPORT
Medical staff members will be ready to assist you at any time. Radio communications personnel will be positioned at every aid/water station along the course.
The event officials have the right to withdraw any runner from the race who appears distressed or at risk. If you need help at any point, please ask! If you have a health or medical problem at the Finish Line, you will be directed to the Medical Area, Loma Colorado Park. Please cooperate if you are asked to go for a checkup.
If you cannot finish the race, please notify a race official with your bib number so medical personnel know.
FINISH
The overall and division award winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on race day – immediately following the Kids K.
10K
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.
5K
Overall prizes will be awarded to the top three men and women determined by gun time.
Age group prizes will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories for men and women: 9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80+. Award times will be determined by gun time.
KIDS K
All registered participants (11 and under) are eligible to participate in the RunFit Kids K. The RunFit Kids K will start at 11:00 a.m. inside Loma Colorado Park. All participants will receive a special recognition award at the end.
POST-RACE
Post-race refreshments will be available near the finish line.
RESULTS
Results will be posted immediately after the event near the finish, as well as online at www.irunfit.org
REVIEW THE COURSE
Decide where your family and friends can support you when you need it.
There are fluid replacement stations on the course:
Water and Powerade will also be provided for the 10K and water for the 5K.
COURSE MAP LINKS
10K: NM SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 10K 2026 - MapMyRun
5K: NM SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K 2026 - MapMyRun
2-MILE WALK: NM SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 2-MILE WALK 2026 - MapMyRun
VIRTUAL RUN/WALK (ONLY):
PLEASE NOTE: Your race swag will be mailed beginning March 10, 2026, and will continue as registrations are received.
For additional event information, please visit our RunFit website at www.irunfit.org.
If you choose to have your packet mailed to you, please ensure you enter your mailing address when registering for the event and add the additional shipping charge.
Please note: All virtual runners and walkers must include "SHIPPING" in their online registration. All other packets (Live race only) will be available for Packet Pickup on race morning.
Follow these three easy steps:
- Step 1:
Walk or run ANYTIME between March 14 and 15, 2026, and record your race time using Strava, Garmin, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com, or a simple stopwatch.
- Step 2:
Email your race completion time to stephenpino@hotmail.com
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Include first and last name, run date, event (10K, 5K, or 2-Mile Walk), city and state, and race completion time in the body of the email. Note: Subject line: NM Shamrock Shuffle Virtual Run Result Information
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Run/walk times must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (mtn.) on March 16, 2026.
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Step 3:
Submit a selfie on the RunFit Facebook:
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Submit a selfie after your run/walk or a pic of the location you ran/walked!
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When providing a photo or selfie, you allow RunFit to share your pic on the RunFit website and other social media events. (The pic you provide will not be used for sales or marketing purposes without written permission.)
Please note: Steps 2 and 3 are optional.
Race Questions and Information
RunFit
(505) 217-4774
Email: stephenpino@hotmail.com