Asheville Catholic School’s 14th Annual Shamrock 5K/10K

February 1-28: 10K-$35, 5K-$30
March 1 thru race day: 10K-$40, 5K-$35

Friday, March 12 – 3:30-6:00 PM – Drive-thru packet packet pickup at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church – The first 170 people to pick up will receive the 2020 pint glass

Saturday, March 14 –  7:00-11:15 AM –  St. Eugene’s Catholic Church

All races start and finish at Asheville Catholic School.

The 5K and 10K will remain the same as the past three years, offering a fun and challenging run in the neighborhoods of North Asheville.

10K Course Map                       10K Cue Sheet

5K Course Map                       5K Cue Sheet

There will not be aid stations on the course.  Runners should come prepared to be self sufficient.

Volunteers will be stationed at each turn and there will be signs marking every turn.  Police officers will stationed at key intersections.

We ask you to stay to the right side of the road, run alone and stay on sidewalks whenever possible.

Photos

Click HERE to see photos from the course, courtesy of our friend, Paul King.

Start Times

Runners in both races will be assigned start times beginning at 7:30 AM based on their date of registration.  Those that registered early for the 2020 event, will receive the earliest start times.

The number of runners assigned to each start group will be determined by the allowed limit for outside gathering, determined by the state and local governments.  Runners may start at anytime within five minutes before or after their assigned start time to ensure that runners are spaced accordingly to maintain social distance throughout the entire event.

Stuff
Everyone who registered for the 2020 races will receive their 2020 shirt, as we received them before we had to postpone last March.

We are offering a limited edition, short-sleeve, cotton, 2021 shirt on an a la carte basis for $15.  This may be purchased during registration for the 2021.  For those deferred from 2020, you can also purchase one by following these instructions:

Here is how you add one:

1. Go here: https://www.imathlete.com/#/legacy?url=%2Fevents%2FEventStore.aspx%3FfEID%3D70809%26mSource%3DimAOverview
2. Click Get it! next to *2021 Shamrock Race Shirt *
3. In the box that pops up, select a quantity and check the box that says “Add this to my 2021 Shamrock 5K/10K registration”
4. Enter your confirmation code found in the email confirmation you received of your registration
5. Click Search
6. Select your registration from the drop down menu
7. Click Add Item
8. Continue through the check out process, and you’ll be all set!

Spectators

Spectators are not permitted at the Asheville Catholic School/St. Eugene’s Catholic Church campus for 2021 in an effort to maintain our maximum allowed capacity.

COVID-19 Mitigation

• Face coverings are required from time participants leave their vehicle to the time they start the race.  During the race it must be on anytime you are within 10’ of a person not living in their household.  After the race, it must put back on the finish line to the time they return to their vehicles.  Face coverings will be provided at the finish line for those who lose theirs during the run.
• Face coverings are required of everyone in the car when picking up packets on Friday
• Hand sanitizers will be available at Saturday Packet Pickup and in all portajohns
• There will be a hand washing station near portajohns

Due to state and county gathering restrictions, we will not be able to have our traditional post-race festivities.

After the finish chute, we will have snacks and a bottle of water waiting for you.  After receiving your food and drink, we ask you to proceed back to your vehicle.

We will not have our traditional award ceremonies this year.  We will announce at a later date how awards will be announced and distributed.

5K

Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top three masters (40 & Over) male and female.  [Our friends at Foot Rx will be providing gift cards for the top 3 overall male and female ($75-1st, $50-2nd, $40-3rd) and top 3 masters male and female ($40-1st, $30-2nd, $20-3rd).]

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:

6 & Under, 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75 & Over

10K

Special prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female and top three masters (40 & Over) male and female.  [Our local running store, Jus’ Running, will be providing gift cards for the top 3 overall male and female ($75-1st, $50-2nd, $40-3rd) and top 3 masters male and female ($40-1st, $30-2nd, $20-3rd).]

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups:

13 & Under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

General

We will still have our traditional costume contest for both kids and adults.  The best St. Patrick’s Day themed costume (1 child and 1 adult) will receive a prize.

The race will utilize chip timing.

The chips are attached to the back of your race bib so don’t crinkle them. Please make sure your bib is visible on your front at all times, but especially when crossing the finish line.

We love dogs but this is not the place for them – either in the races or at the school or church. Anyone with a dog will be asked to remove them from the venue.

Limited parking is available at the Asheville Catholic School. Parking is also available at the following locations:

• Former Steinmart shopping complex (across Merrimon Avenue)
• Ira Jones Elementary School
• Surrounding neighborhood side streets.

Note: Please hide your valuables. None of these properties are responsible for stolen items or damage to your vehicles

Please do not park in the North Asheville Animal Hospital parking lot across from the school on Beaverdam as they are open for business that morning.

Any pre-registered runner who is not comfortable with running in the current environment or under our new format has the option to opt out of the 2021 event by February 1, 2021 and receive a deferral into the 2022 event.  After February 1, our normal Cancellation/Transfer policy will apply.

The Asheville Catholic School has a NO REFUND policy. However, we do offer partial discounts for those canceling during our cancellation periods.
If the event is NOT sold out, a discount code for 50% of your race registration fee will be offered until 5 days days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 5 days days before the event, if the event is not sold out.
If the event IS sold out, a discount code for 100% of your race registration fee will be offered until 5 days days prior to the race date. No discounts codes will be given within 5 days days before the event, if the event is sold out.

Discount codes can be used to register for the 2022 event.

This policy only applies to the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock 5K/10K.  Discount codes from the previous year may not be used for any other events owned or managed by Glory Hound Events or its partnerships.

Transfers of entries between participants will be accepted through March 9 by completing and submitting this Transfer Form. This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.

2021 Shamrock 5K Overall
2021 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2021 Shamrock 10K Overall
2021 Shamrock 10K Age Group

2019 Shamrock 5K Overall
2019 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2019 Shamrock 10K Overall
2019 Shamrock 10K Age Group
2018 Shamrock 5K Overall
2018 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2018 Shamrock 10K Overall
2018 Shamrock 10K Age Group
2017 Shamrock 5K Overall
2017 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2017 Shamrock 10K Overall
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2016 Shamrock 5K Overall
2016 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2016 Shamrock 10K Overall
2016 Shamrock 10K Age Group
2015 Shamrock 5K Overall
2015 Shamrock 5K Age Group
2015 Shamrock 10K Overall
2015 Shamrock 10K Age Group

Races don’t happen without great volunteers. If you would like to be part of this event, support Asheville Catholic School and be there in various ways for our 500 runners, we would love to have you. Click HERE to sign up for any of our available spots.