Shamrock Shuffle

media release: Get Ready for the 2025 Madison Shamrock Shuffle! This year’s race falls just 2 days before St. Patrick’s Day—what a fantastic way to kick off your celebrations in your favorite green outfit! With UW students enjoying a later spring break, you’ll have even more time to join in the fun. And to make it even better, all students can use a special 25% off code!

The Madison Shamrock Shuffle is a beloved local tradition, marking the first major race event of the year. Regardless of the weather, thousands of participants dress up in their St. Paddy’s best to run, walk, and shuffle their way through this festive event.

Why We Run: Your participation supports the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County, which provide essential programs for youth aged 2.5 to 24. Funds raised will help continue and expand programming for Pre-School, After-School, In-School, and the McKenzie Regional Workforce Center. To date, this event has contributed nearly $500,000 to these vital programs.

Race Day Schedule:

Packet Pick-Up: 7:00 - 7:45 AM

Announcements Begin: 7:45 AM

10K Runners Start: 8:15 AM

5K Runners and Walkers Start: 8:25 AM

Awards Ceremony: 9:20 AM

*subject to change

Early packet pickup will be held:

Thursday, March 13th, 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Fleet Feet Sun Prairie

Friday, March 14th, 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Fleet Feet Middleton

Due to the thousands of race participants, we encourage you to partake in early packet pickup!

Packet pickup on the event day, March 15, will be held at Whiskey Jack's Saloon, 552 State St, Madison, WI 53703, from 7:00 am - 7:45 a.m.