Join us at Gateway Parks, in your finest Irish duds, for our 5th annual Shamrock Dash 5k and fun run! NEW this year - you can enjoy wellness, fitness, health, and beauty vendors at our Wellness Expo from 9:30am – 1:00pm.
Genesis Wellness Mobile IV will be on-site offering $10 B12 shots and IV therapy at 10% off from 10am – 12pm. Stay for refreshments, relax on our Veranda, and enjoy some shopping.
Interested in being an exhibitor at the Wellness Expo? Submit your application by February 24, 2023. https://www.mygatewayparks.com/forms
Location
1351 Gateway Boulevard
Forney, TX, 75126
Event Schedule
Packet pickup at the race site 7:30am - 8:30am
Coffee and donuts will be served
5K 9:00am
1 Mile 9:15am
Course
See course map here
Course Notes
Pets are welcome in the 1 Mile Family Shuffle. Dress up the babies, dress up the pups!
The course officially closes at 10:30am for all participants.
Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K course. Strollers are welcome to be safely integrated into USATF sanctioned events.
The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 years. No minimum age for the 1M.
Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.
Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
Event contact: events@playtri.com
Pricing
Registered on or before February 11, 2023
5K: $25
1 Mile: $15
After February 12, 2023
5K: $30
1 Mile: $20
Packet Pickup
Friday March 10th 9:00am -12:00pm and 1:00pm - 6:00pm @ Gateway Parks Amenity Center
1351 Gateway Boulevard, Forney, TX, 75126
Race day 7:30 - 8:30am at the race site.
REFUND POLICY
No refunds or transfers allowed.
Couch to 5K Training Plan
Train for the 5K distance with the Couch to 5K Training Plan:
The Eight Week Training Plan Download here
The Four Week Training Plan Download here
Awards
5K-10K AWARDS
Awards will be given to the Overall and Masters Male / Female winners.
Age group awards will be awarded: 10& Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+.
1M run is not timed.
Swag
2023 event shirt. All participants registered by February 19th will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Goodies from our sponsors and community supporters, and post race refreshments will also be available.
Results
Find past results here
Race Updates and Reminders
All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!
Weather
Average temperature on race day: low 40 - high 70.
For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.
Chip Timing
This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. We will be using disposable chips for this event that you will receive attached to your bib at packet pickup.
Please wear your bib VISIBLY on the FRONT for timing purposes.
Please wear your bib number on the front and not covered with clothing or race belts.
Covered bibs may not be readable to the timing equipment.
Please only have your own bib on when in the race. If you have someone else’s bib number, timing results will be affected.
Volunteers
Please sign up to volunteer here.
Race Contact
If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us events@playtri.com
Photography
By registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing and promotional materials.
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