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Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K New Smyrna Beach
The Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K New Smyrna Beach is the largest St. Patrick’s Day 5K in Central Florida. It takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, starting at the Flagler Avenue Beach Approach Boardwalk in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Registration and packet pickup open at 8:00 AM, with the 5K race gun going off at 9:00 AM sharp.
The course runs entirely on the beach—through firm, hard-packed sand along the Atlantic shoreline. All skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re racing for a PR or doing it in a leprechaun hat with your dog at your side, this event has a lane for you. Participants receive a finisher medal, event t-shirt, race bib, and free professional photos. A chip-timed course means official results for everyone.
Bringing your dog? The St. Patty Paws 2K runs alongside the 5K. Dogs of all sizes are welcome in this 1.24-mile beach run for four-legged athletes and their humans.
After the finish line, the celebration moves to Flagler Tavern at 414 Flagler Ave. Every finisher receives Flagler Tavern Bucks to use toward food and drinks. Top finishers in each age group are recognized on stage. Then the rest of the Shamrock & Roll weekend takes over Flagler Avenue—Irish music, green beer, the Great Potato Feast, the Mac & Cheese Challenge, and live entertainment at venues up and down the strip.
This is St. Patrick’s Day weekend done the NSB way: outdoors, on the beach, and absolutely worth building a trip around.
Things to Know Before You Go
Race options:
- Shamrock & Roll 5K — 3.1 miles on the beach. Open to all ages and fitness levels. Run, walk, or jog.
- St. Patty Paws 2K — 1.24-mile beach run with your dog. Pre-registration required.
Entry fees:
- Pre-registration (through March 14): $25.00 for both the 5K and the Paws 2K
- Day-of registration (March 15 on-site): $30.00 — cash, online by credit card, or check payable to the Flagler Avenue Business Association
T-shirt guarantee: Only participants who complete online registration at least ten weekdays before race day are guaranteed an event shirt.
Packet pickup: Race day only — Saturday, March 14, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the race start near the boardwalk. Bring your registration confirmation number for fast pickup.
Medals: Yes — there is a finisher medal for every 5K participant. Awards are presented to top overall male and female finishers, top masters male and female, and top three in each age group (84 age categories total). Award ceremony held at Flagler Tavern following the race.
Dog rules for the Paws 2K: Dogs must be leashed. Well-behaved, friendly dogs of all breeds and sizes are welcome.
Photography: Free professional race photos are included with registration. Results are posted near the finish line and on the RunSignUp results page after the event.
How to Get There
The race starts and finishes on the beach at the Flagler Avenue Beach Approach, at the end of Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. The boardwalk and race start area are located at the intersection of Flagler Avenue and the Atlantic Ocean — you genuinely cannot miss it.
By car from I-95: Take Exit 249 (New Smyrna Beach / SR-44 East). Head east on SR-44 for approximately 10 miles into New Smyrna Beach. Turn right on Flagler Avenue and drive straight to the beach.
Parking options:
- Flagler Avenue public parking — metered street parking along Flagler Ave and side streets fills quickly on event mornings
- Free lots on nearby streets — arrive early (before 7:30 AM) to snag street parking within easy walking distance
- North Causeway area — overflow parking with a short walk along the avenue
Local tip: If you’re staying in a Casago NSB beachside condo, you may be able to walk or bike straight to the start line. Several of our properties are within a few blocks of the Flagler Avenue Beach Approach — zero parking stress on race day.
The Flagler Tavern post-race celebration is at 414 Flagler Ave, just steps from the beach. Everything happens in the same walkable corridor.
Insider Tips for the Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K New Smyrna Beach
Arrive at 7:30 AM. Registration opens at 8:00 AM, but parking and packet pickup lines move faster if you beat the crowd by half an hour. The beach vibes are also spectacular that early — the Atlantic is usually glassy at sunrise, and you’ll have the whole shoreline to yourself before the crowd arrives.
Dress for the sand. This race runs on the beach, not pavement. Road shoes work fine on firm-packed sand near the waterline, but trail shoes or running shoes with grip give you more confidence. Go barefoot if that’s your thing — plenty of runners do.
Go for the costume. Prizes are awarded for the best St. Patrick’s Day costume. Green wigs, shamrock sunglasses, full leprechaun suits — the field goes all in. It’s a race and a parade at the same time.
Bring cash or a card for after the race. Flagler Tavern Bucks are included in your registration, but if you plan to stay for the Shamrock & Roll festivities on Flagler Avenue — the live music, the Mac & Cheese Challenge, the Great Potato Feast — you’ll want extra spending money. Most vendors on Flagler are card-friendly.
Make it a weekend, not a day trip. St. Patrick’s Day Weekend on Flagler Avenue runs Thursday through Monday with live music, food specials, and green everything at every venue. If you’re coming from out of town, one night is never enough.
Make the Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K New Smyrna Beach a Vacation
The Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K is the perfect centerpiece for a long St. Patrick’s Day weekend in New Smyrna Beach. Race in the morning. Celebrate on Flagler Avenue in the afternoon. Wake up to the Atlantic on Sunday and do it all again at a slower pace.
Casago NSB manages a curated collection of vacation rentals in New Smyrna Beach — beachside condos, oceanfront units, and properties within walking distance of the Flagler Avenue Beach Approach. Our properties are managed by a 100% local team, held to a 51-point inspection standard, and cleaned to a level you’ll notice the second you walk in.
No chain hotel checkout rush. No shuttles. Just bags down, shoes off, and the balcony door open to the sound of the ocean — the night before the race and the morning after.
Browse available rentals and check St. Patrick’s Day weekend availability at CasagoNSB.com.
When you book with Casago NSB, you’re not calling a national hotline. You’re working with a local team that knows where to park, what’s worth the wait on Flagler, and exactly which properties put you closest to the starting line.
If you need us, we’re right here.
FAQs
Where does the Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K start and finish?
The race starts and finishes on the beach at the Flagler Avenue Beach Approach Boardwalk in New Smyrna Beach, FL. The entire course runs on the hard-packed sand along the Atlantic shoreline. Registration and packet pickup take place at the same location beginning at 8:00 AM on race day, Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Can I bring my dog to the Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K?
Yes — and your dog gets their own race. The St. Patty Paws 2K runs alongside the 5K and is open to leashed dogs of all breeds and sizes. Pre-registration is $25 through March 14. Dogs run with their humans on the same beautiful stretch of New Smyrna Beach shoreline. It’s one of the most fun — and most photogenic — miles in Central Florida.
What’s included with Shamrock ‘n Roll Beach 5K registration?
Every registered 5K participant receives a finisher medal, event t-shirt (guaranteed for those who register at least ten weekdays before race day), race bib, free professional photos, and Flagler Tavern Bucks to use at the post-race celebration. Top finishers in each of the 84 age group categories are recognized on stage at Flagler Tavern following the race.
