Portland, Oregon, is gearing up for one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest running events, the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest presented by Toyota, which is set for the weekend of March 14-16, 2025.
The race attracts thousands of runners to kick off the spring running season with a revamped half marathon, 8K, 5k fun run and an expanded Finish Line Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland.
Presenting Sponsor, Toyota, is giving away a Toyota Tacoma on race weekend. Runners who sign up by March 7 at 23:59 PT will be automatically entered to win. Five finalists will be randomly selected and invited to the Shamrock Run Fest Expo on March 15, where one will win the brand-new Tacoma.
“Shamrock Run Fest isn’t just a race, it’s a celebration of Portland’s running culture, community, and St. Patrick’s Day spirit,” said Phyllis Blanchard, Vice President of Partnerships for the event.
“We are thrilled to team up with Toyota to give away a Tacoma to one lucky participant. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time – there’s never been a better year to join the fun.”
This year’s event marks an evolution for the Portland-based running festival. The Shamrock Run has officially rebranded as the Shamrock Half Marathon Run Fest, introducing a revamped half-marathon course, the Terwilliger Challenge, a Shamrock Showdown 8K, along with an expanded three-day Irish festival in partnership with Kells Irish Pub & Brewery.
The race weekend will include a variety of distances for all levels, from the 5K and Shamrock Stride Walk to the 1k Leprechaun Lap for kids. The post-race Finish Line Festival will feature live music, a beer garden, and a St Patrick’s Day celebration.
To encourage the next generation of local runners, the event has introduced SheRock, a new initiative supporting young girls in running. SheRock will benefit three Portland-based nonprofits – SHE FLIES, Girls on the Run, and Wildwood Running – each dedicated to fostering confidence, leadership, and physical activity among girls.
The Shamrock Run Fest will also continue to serve as a supporter for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The partnership has raised more than US$835,000 for the Friends of Doernbecher Grant Program, which funds projects and research that directly benefit current and future Doernbecher patients and families.
