Shamrockin Run New Orleans

Shamrockin Run New Orleans guides runners along Lakeshore Drive, starting at the Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, with the road closed to vehicle traffic. This spring-season, St. Patrick's Day-themed race series includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids One Mile Fun Run, and virtual options for the half marathon and 10K. The main adult races begin in the morning, with the kids' run scheduled for later, creating a family-race structure rather than a single-distance event. The most distinctive option is the 21+ Guinness Challenge 5K. Participants stop at each kilometer to drink a 6-ounce glass of Guinness before proceeding. The fastest male and female finishers who complete the beer stops receive a case of Guinness, aligning with the race's slogan: "Go Green or Go Home!!!" The half marathon is open to runners age 12 and up, the kids' fun run is for ages 5 to 12, and the Guinness Challenge has been held at least a dozen times.