Kappa Delta Shamrock Run 2026

Kappa Delta has the privilege of hosting its annual 5k and 1-mile fun run on March 28, 2026! This race is a time when Kappa Delta and the community is able to support the Louisiana Methodist Children's Home and Prevent Child Abuse America. Check-in for the 5K and Fun Run will begin at 7:30 am. The 1-mile Fun Run will start at 8:30 am, and the 5K race will start at 8:45 am. All proceeds go to the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Service and Prevent Child Abuse America! We are so excited to participate and cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store!

We are so excited that race day is almost here! Other than the running, there are several things to do at Shamrock! One of those things is a place called "Vendor Lane!" It will be right next to the pavilion where you will go to check in. It is a road full of refreshments just for you, including donuts, waters, fruit, and sports drinks! We will also have some amazing local businesses for you to shop from!  Make sure to bring your friends and family to come shop with us on Vendor Lane, and most importantly to support small businesses!!

STAY TUNED FOR THIS YEAR'S VENDOR LIST!!

Jimmy “Chick” Childress, one of the most successful high school football coaches in state history and a 2001 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee, began his life journey as an orphan at the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston.

The legendary coach led Ruston High School, his alma mater, to a 131-27 (.829) record and four state championships in 1982, 1986, 1988 and 1990 to highlight his 12 seasons as the Bearcats head coach. Childress also helped coach Monroe Neville High to four state titles and won his first state crown as a player at Ruston in 1947. During his career, he also had tenures at Carroll High School, Northeast Louisiana University (now the University of Louisiana at Monroe), and Cedar Creek School. 

Childress received his undergraduate degree at Northeast Louisiana State College and his Master's Degree and Plus 30 from Louisiana Tech University. After his final Ruston High team won the state championship, finishing as the No. 1 nationally ranked team, he was later immortalized on the RHS campus with a new field house bearing his name.

Childress passed away in 2015, leaving behind his wife Chris (a Kappa Delta), daughter Cindy and husband Phillip, son Dan and wife Maribel (a Kappa Delta) among other family and a host of friends and former players and coaches.

In honor of Coach Childress and the impact he had on the Ruston Community, we have opened up donations in his name to show appreciation. To donate, please follow under the race sign up and there will be an option under his name! Thank you all so much!

This is the runner's shirt that comes through registering for the race! You must sign up by March 7 at 11:59 PM to be guaranteed a shirt for race day!

This is the 2026 Shamrock Awareness T-Shirt! It is a super colorful, cute, and soft t-shirt! Sizes range from Adult Small to Adult XX Large! To purchase just click on the Shamrock Awareness Shirt Sign Up Button! Thank you so much for your support! #ForTheKids

These are the 2026 Shamrock Sweatshirts! They are a super cute and soft sweatshirt! Sizes range from Adult Small to Adult XX Large! To order just click on the Shamrock Sweatshirt and Sign Up Button and pick the size! Thank you so much for your support! #ForTheKids

Donations are greatly appreciated if you are unable to attend the race! If you wish to donate, just click "Donate" in the top right-hand corner to be redirected to the donation site! Thank You so much for your generosity!

Blessings, 

The Shamrock Team