Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K
When is Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K?
Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Mount Holly, NC.
What distances does Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K offer?
Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K offers 2 events: Leprechaun Leap 2K, Shamrock Shuffle 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leprechaun Leap 2K | 2.0 km | $15.00 | Register |
| Shamrock Shuffle 5K | 5.0 km | $20.00 | Register |
How much does Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K cost?
Registration for Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K held?
Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K is held in Mount Holly, NC at 301 W. Central Ave..
About Shamrock Shuffle 5K and Leprechaun Leap 2K
This will be a community wide 5K and fun run to benefit and support the Mount Holly Middle School PTO and Ida Rankin PTA.
Event Information: On March 21, 2026, the streets of Mt. Holly are about to be swarmed with the St. Patrick's Day themed attire. Get out your most fun and/or embarrassing, awe inspiring St. Patrick's garments and join us in downtown Mt. Holly. The Mount Holly Middle School and Rankin Elementary Shamrock Shuffle 5k and Leprechaun Leap 2K are produced through a collaboration of the Mount Holly Middle School PTO and Rankin Elementary PTA to raise funds to support the awesome students and staff at Mount Holly Middle School and Rankin Elementary. We would love to have you join us to support our PTO and PTA – feel free to hit the 5k or 2k course in as much green as you can find. Festive costuming or not, we can’t wait to see everyone’s smiling faces as they cross the Finish Line.
Registration:
Leprechaun Leap 2k: 18 and under & 70 and over : $10.00, 19 -69 $15.00
Shamrock Shuffle 5k: 18 and under& 70 and over $15.00, 19 - 69 $20.00
note: discount for 18 and under & 70 and over is automatically applied at checkout and registration increases for all levels by $5.00 on the day of the race.
Race Shirts: Participants must be registered by 3/5 to guarantee a shirt. After 3/5 shirts are not guaranteed for registrants.
Awards: The Shamrock Shuffle 5k is a timed event and our awards structure will be as follows: 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place for 8 and under, 11 and under, 12-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34 (continuing in 5 year increments until 70), and 70 and over - Male and Female overall
The Leprechaun Leap 2k is an untimed event with no awards.
Early Packet pick up: Friday, March 20 from 3:00 - 4:00 at Rankin Elementary (301 W. Central Ave., Mt. Holly, NC 28120)
Morning of the event Packet pick up, Saturday, March 21:
2k: 8:00 - 8:30 am
5k: 8:00 - 8:45 am
Parking: Please park at Mt. Holly Middle School (124 S. Hawthorne St., Mt. Holly, NC 28120) and it will be a short walk across the street to the event.
Course notes: This course is run on public roadways in restricted lanes and sidewalks and does include some good hills! Strollers are welcome.
2026 T-shirt Design
Design will be on a cream colored shirt. Must be registered by 3/5/2026 to guarantee a t-shirt.
2k route
Please note that this fun run in on public roads and side walks. Police and volunteers will be at the intersections to assist with directions.
5k Route
Please note that this race will be run on public roads and side walks. Police will restrict traffic where appropriate and both police and volunteers will be located at intersections to provide directional assistance. The map below is for your reference as to the streets on which the run will occur not the order in which the route will be run.