Madison Shamrock Shuffle 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on Dec 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Party Donation | – | Mar 13, 20278:00 AM | $100 | – |
| 10K Bike Ride (Untimed) | Bike RideBike 6.2 mi | Mar 13, 20278:10 AM | $40$45 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| 10K Run (Timed) | 10K | Mar 13, 20278:20 AM | $40$45 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run (Timed) | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:25 AM | $40$45 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk (Untimed) | 5K | Mar 13, 20278:25 AM | $40$45 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $45 on Dec 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- VIP Party Donation: $100 until Mar 13.
- 10K Bike Ride (Untimed) and 10K Run (Timed) and 5K Run (Timed) and 5K Walk (Untimed): $40 until Dec 30, then $45 until Jan 30, then $50 until Mar 13, then $55 until Mar 13.
Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the VIP Party Donation starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 Block of State Street, Madison, WI 53702
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)5K Run (Timed)
10K Run (Timed)
Aggregated from official results (Race Day Events) for Madison Shamrock Shuffle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Madison Shamrock Shuffle?
At the 2026 5K Run (Timed), the fastest tenth finished in 25:37 or better, the top quarter in 29:43, and half the field in 34:18; the last tenth came in after 45:41.
At the 2026 10K Run (Timed), the fastest tenth finished in 46:06 or better, the top quarter in 50:58, and half the field in 58:09; the last tenth came in after 1:14:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:50 | 22:25 |
| 20-29 | 25:48 | 17:32 |
| 30-39 | 24:28 | 20:06 |
| 40-49 | 24:38 | 23:08 |
| 50-59 | 28:40 | 25:43 |
| 60-69 | 33:12 | 31:26 |
| 70+ | 38:05 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 69 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Madison Shamrock Shuffle 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 426 to 681 finishers, and the median time dropped from 34:39 to 34:18.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 681 (-8%) | 34:18 | under 25:37 | 16:36 |
| 2025 | 744 (+17%) | 34:23 | under 25:54 | 15:31 |
| 2024 | 634 (+2%) | 32:36 | under 24:39 | 16:35 |
| 2023 | 623 (+46%) | 33:01 | under 24:48 | 17:33 |
| 2022 | 426 | 34:39 | under 26:58 | 18:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for US 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:43, against 28:55 in a typical US 5K, so times here are about average.
- 10K: Faster than most US 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 50:58, against 54:18 in a typical US 10K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 13 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 600 Block of State Street, Madison, WI 53702Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Bike Ride, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 13, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 15, 2025), 2024 (Mar 16, 2024), 2023 (Mar 11, 2023), 2022 (Mar 12, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Madison Shamrock Shuffle?
- Saturday, March 13, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Bike Ride, 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 681 athletes finished the 5K Run (Timed); the median finish was 34:18 and the winner finished in 16:36.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:43, against 28:55 in a typical US 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 600 Block of State Street, Madison, WI 53702.
From the organizers
Get Ready for the Madison Shamrock Shuffle!