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Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and1K Walk 2026

Date:
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Location:
Middle River, Maryland
21220
United States
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Links:
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1k 5k Fun Run Run Walk

Enjoy a beautiful morning at Gunpowder Falls State Park - Hammerman Area, overlooking the Chesapeake Bay, for a 5K Run or 1K Walk. Register as an individual or bring a team of friends, family, and co-workers to run, walk, or stroll, and spread the good cheer overlooking the picturesque Chesapeake Bay. Of course, we recommend wearing green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Our leprechaun will be joining us for St. Patrick's Day so have your photo taken with him.

Our Chesapeake Shamrock 5K Run and 1K Walk Event Sponsor

Tradepoint Atlantic

Registration 8 AM to 8:55 AM, follow signs to the parking area and "Start" line. Opening Ceremonies from 9 to 9:15 AM. Run and Walk begins at 9:15 AM. Prizes awarded following the Run and Walk. We will have a Professional Timer using state-of-the-art, high performance RFID race timing technology for accuracy. Your results will be available at the event and published online along with the ability to print a Certificate and view a Finish Line Video Link. Gunpowder State Park - Hammerman Area is located at 7200 Graces Quarters Road, Middle River, MD 21220, near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Ebenezer Road. Visit our Facebook group "Chesapeake Shamrock Fun Run and Walk" for maps and up-to-date information. For more information, send an email to [email protected] or call / text 410-824-4400

The course is paved and flat except for a small downgrade at the start and small upgrade near the end. Event occurs rain or shine. Follow our Facebook group "Chesapeake Shamrock Fun Run and Walk" for the latest updates.

Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc. for our environmental support programs and our scholarships for deserving graduates. We support average achieving graduates as well as athletes and high achievers for college tuition or trade school tuition. Each runner and walker will be able to nominate their favorite High School for a scholarship. Top votes from our events will determine the High Schools who receive a scholarship.

Sponsors: Tradepoint Atlantic, Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc., Greater North Point Association, Inc., Chesapeake Road Runners, Inc., Tim Fazenbaker for County Council 9, Kim Stansbury for County Executive, The Johnny Laing Show, Papa's Pals, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Alliance, Inc., The Sarah Hamilton Foundation, Southeast Baltimore County Council, Inc., Back River Conservation Association, Inc., Greater Baltimore County Association, Inc., and Greater Gunpowder Association.

Awards to winning runners and by age group and winning walkers. Commemorative shirt for each runner and walker (guaranteed to the first 300 participants but with sufficient time we'll try to have them for all participants)

Chesapeake Bay Association, Inc. was awarded Best of Baltimore Non-Profit / Charity Association in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and Winner of the Dundalk Eagle's Reader Approved poll. Our Chesapeake Shamrock 5K was Winner of the Avenue News Reader Approved poll. Awarded Honorable Mention in the Best of Anne Arundel County Readers' Choice Poll. Winner for 2025 Best of Harford County.

Certified non-profit charitable association by GuideStar, Charity Giving, and DonationXChange

Photos and videos of the event will be posted online.

No refunds

Copyright 2026 and Managed By Chesapeake Bay Special Events, Inc.

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