Shamrocks and Shenanigans, is a fun run/walk to remember! It has something for everyone, which includes the same 5K and 2.5K walk/run as last year!
For the wee folk, we have a "Kids and Candy" division for those 12 and under, who are not worried about having a chip time. It is only $10.00 and the participants receive a mug of candy, for those registered by 6:00pm on March 2nd. After this cutoff time, there may be limited mugs of candy available, on a first come first serve basis during race kit pickup, on race day.
New this year!
We have introduced an "Early Bird" pricing structure. If you register between December 14th and 11:59pm December 31st, the fee is $55. Starting January 1st, the fee will be $60. This is a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the discount, either for yourself or a Christmas gift for the runner/walker on your shopping list!
For those registering for the 2.5K or 5K event, who register by 6:00pm on March 2nd, we will have a NEW festive technical, long sleeve shirt, with a hood!
PLUS...the first 150 registered, will also get a beer glass with your paid registration, along with 2 free beer tickets for those registered to participate, over the age of 19, who attend the event AND cross the finish line. If you register after 6:00pm on March 2nd, and you are over the age of 19, you will only receive 2 free beer tickets, UPON crossing the finish line, and of course a free meal! Photo ID will be required, for all registrants, to verify your age to receive the beer tickets. No beer tickets will be given to those registered under the age of 19.
Prior to the race, we will have coffee, tea, and other snacks available. Post race, we will be serving Irish stew and biscuits to all participants. For our vegetarian participants, we will have vegetarian stew available! For those not of legal drinking age, and those not wanting a beer, we will have coffee, tea, Root Beer, and other non-alcoholic beverage choices available.
This will be a chip timed event. No post race prizes, however completion of the race will give you bragging rights of being Irish for a day, and a cold beer or two. Parking is available on site. The 5K course will be a double loop, and the 2.5K will be a single loop, through the "VLA" neighbourhood in Wallaceburg, which is near the hall. Route map below.
All proceeds from this event support Defiance Running Club's Youth Program, which is in local schools throughout Kent and Lambton counties!
** UPDATED ** RACE LOCATION AND COURSE:
This year, our start and finish location has changed. We will be at the Kinsmen Hall, located at 1416 Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg (beside the CBD Club). The 2 route maps are posted below. Both the 2.5K and 5K routes, start and finish at the Kinsmen Hall. Directions for the route are included with each map.
2.5K route
This is an out and back route. Start in parking lot, and turn left onto Dufferin heading east. Turn left onto First Street to stop sign at Elgin Street. Turn left onto Elgin Street and continue to the end at Gordon Street. At Gordon Street, turn around and come back on Elgin Street, to First Street. Turn right on First Street to Dufferin Avenue. Turn right on Dufferin Avenue and return to the parking lot at the hall to cross the finish line!
5K Route
This route starts the same as the 2.5K route. Start in parking lot, and turn left onto Dufferin heading east. Turn left onto First Street to stop sign at Elgin Street. Turn left onto Elgin Street and continue to the end at Gordon Street. Turn around and come back on Elgin Street. Continue on Elgin Street, past Forhan Street. At Nicholl's Funeral Home, Elgin Street bends to the left. Follow Elgin Street to the end, at Emily Street. At Emily Street, turn around on Elgin Street, and follow all the way back, past Nicholl's and past Forhan to First Street. Turn left onto First Street to Dufferin Avenue. Turn right onto Dufferin Avenue and return to the parking lot at the hall to cross the finish line!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Kids and Candy Closed
For the wee folks. Each participant receive a mug of candy .
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$10.00Dec. 14 - Mar. 12
5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Run Only
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$55.00
Early bird pricing until 11:59pm December 31st!
Dec. 14 – Dec. 31 -
ClosedDec. 31 – Dec. 31
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$60.00Jan. 1 – Mar. 12
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2.5K Walk Only Closed
Online registration closed-
Walk Only
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$55.00
Early bird pricing until 11:59pm December 31st!
Dec. 14 – Dec. 31 -
ClosedDec. 31 – Dec. 31
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$60.00Jan. 1 – Mar. 12
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DIRECTIONS
FROM CHATHAM: Follow Highway 40 (St. Clair Road) into Wallaceburg. At the fork, on Murray Street, turn to the left, which becomes McNaughton Avenue. Continue on McNaughton, over the bridge and turn left at the lights, onto Dufferin Avenue. Proceed on Dufferin Avenue, past lights at Forhan Street, and the Kinsmen Hall is on the right, just past the CBD Club. The address of the hall is 1416 Dufferin Avenue.
FROM DRESDEN: Follow Highway 78 (McCreary Line) to Wallaceburg. It will turn into Margaret Avenue coming into Wallaceburg, going past the hospital. Continue on Margaret straight through the lights and over the Dundas bridge where Margaret turns into Wellington Street. Continue on Wellington to the CIBC bank, at the stop lights. Turn right at the corner of the bank onto Dufferin Avenue. Proceed on Dufferin Avenue, past lights at Forhan Street, and the Kinsmen Hall is on the right, just past the CBD Club. The address of the hall is 1416 Dufferin Avenue.
FROM SARNIA, SOMBRA, PORT LAMBTON: Follow Highway 40 into Wallaceburg. At the end of Highay 40, turn left onto Dufferin Avenue. Proceed on Dufferin Avenue, past lights and train tracks at Arnold Street. The Kinsmen Hall is on the left, just before the CBD Club. The address of the hall is 1416 Dufferin Avenue.
Event schedule
- Sat., March 14, 2020 9:00 a.m. - Race Day Registration & Race Kit Pickups
- Sat., March 14, 2020 11:00 a.m. - Races Begin!
Contact information
- Event contact
- The Defiance Running Club
- Phone
- +1 519-784-3341
