Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a flat Virginia Beach road marathon with oceanfront energy, big local support, and a fast Boston-qualifying course.
Quick facts
- Oldest continuously running road race in Virginia Beach.
- Flat, fast road marathon with real PR and BQ appeal.
- Boston-qualifying marathon with certification VA26004RT.
- 7:30 a.m. start and 7-hour-30-minute cutoff.
- Big race-weekend atmosphere and a beachside post-race celebration.
About the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is the centerpiece road race of Virginia Beach's Shamrock weekend and one of the region's most established spring marathons. It has enough size and crowd support to feel like an event, but the main draw is straightforward: a flat course, steady energy, and a legitimate BQ shot.
Course
The marathon starts at 42nd Street and Atlantic Avenue and stays true to the race’s reputation: flat, fast, and built for consistent pacing. Expect a road course with long runnable stretches, steady crowd support, and enough oceanfront exposure that wind can matter more than elevation.
Race-day weather
Late March in Virginia Beach usually means cool temperatures and at least some chance of wind off the ocean. That keeps overheating out of the equation for most runners, but gusts and long exposed stretches can still reshape pacing plans.
Past Yuengling Shamrock Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 15, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Yuengling Shamrock Marathon FAQ
When is the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon?
The 2027 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Is Yuengling Shamrock Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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