Jackson YMCA 4th Annual Shamrock Shuffle

On March 14 at 12:30pm, the Jackson YMCA is proud to present the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5k Run, 5k Walk and Kids Run! Kick-off St. Patty's Day with a brisk run or walk through downtown Jackson. Keep an eye out on the course for festive Shamrock's welcoming you into supporting businesses offering specials for race participants. Proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle benefit the Jackson YMCA's FOR ALL program. Race proceeds will be distributed to youth, adults, seniors and families to participate in programs like swim lessons, after-school programs, and chronic disease prevention programs.

Pricing: $20 per participant until 1/15 (T-shirt guaranteed). $25 per participant until 2/28 (T-shirt guaranteed). $30 from 3/1 to 3/13 (no shirt guaranteed), $40 on race day 3/14 (no shirt). Kids run is FREE, registration is required. 

T-shirts: Register early to be guaranteed a t-shirt!

Course: See course map below for more details!

Packet Pickup: 3/13 from 8:00 am pm to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley St., Jackson, MI. Race day starting at 11:30 am at the race location - Downtown Jackson at South Jackson Street and West Michigan Ave.

Overall Awards:  Prizes will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female Winner, the Master's (40 and over) Male and Female winner, and Senior Master (60 and over) Male and Female winner in the 5k Run and 5k Walk Events. 

Age Groups Awards to the top 3 places in each age group, men and women for both the run and walk:
5k Run age groups: 0-12, 13-14, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69. 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

5k Walk age groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be live during the race and available on this website.

ORS Race Series No Dog Policy

ORS Race Series has adopted a NO dog/animal policy for race participants, volunteers, and spectators.  We are adopting this in an abundance of caution for the safety of all people attending and participating in our races.  

Please be it known that we are dog lovers and many of our race directors have and train with animals of their own.  Unfortunately, even good dogs, dogs that are leashed, muzzled can cause problems at our races.  Dogs, can intimidate other visitors; and not everyone is comfortable around dogs. They can also be injured in fights with other animals or unintentionally hinder safe travelling/passing along the courses.

To prevent these problems and more, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY ORS RACE SERIES RACE. Unfortunately, the behaviors of a few dog owners in the past have highlighted that allowing dogs at our events is a liability we cannot shoulder. Should your family or friends bring a dog to the event, you will be immediately disqualified from the event. It is your responsibility to ensure they know to leave poochie at home.

**NOTE: Service dogs are allowed; in accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, including titles II and III of the law. Those that wish to run/walk with a service animal, please communicate directly with the specific race director to provide supporting documentation, as well as have the animal in their appropriate service animal attire on race day.  We will also ask that you start at the back of the group to allow the crowd to disperse, allowing an open road course for participants.

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This race is part of the 2026 ORS Race Series

ORS is proud to be the title sponsor of the ORS Race Series with races of all distances and challenge levels throughout the year.

Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists is the leading physical therapy, athletic training and sports performance coaching company in the Jackson area.

The ORS Race Series mission is to create and support opportunities for Jackson and the surrounding communities to get out and move, and to support a healthy and fit lifestyle for all ages.

To learn more click here: ORS Race Series