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Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon

Mar 18, 2007

4.7

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Where

Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

March 18, 2007 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointWheelchair race

Race Results

Top 3

1. Genna Tufa 02:20:35

2. Nathan Usher 02:21:20

3. Michael Wardian 02:21:37

Top 3 Women

1. Cheryl Anderson 02:42:53

2. Susan Barth 02:55:49

3. Eileen Combs 02:56:10

Top 3 Men

1. Genna Tufa 02:20:35

2. Nathan Usher 02:21:20

3. Michael Wardian 02:21:37

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Reviews

4.7

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By: Sean E.

Posted: March 25, 2024

Excellent flat race with great afterparty!

This was my 10th marathon (9th state), and wow I was not expecting the race weekend to be THAT much fun! The expo was large-ish and had everything you need. So many hotel options near the start and finish, not to mention restaurants and things to do. The race was excellent - flat, good crowd support, numerous stations and porta potties. But really the afterparty steals the show! Being able to rest on the beach while you drink 4 (!!!) beers - yes please! Definitely take Monday off so you can enjoy!

5.0

By: Tony M.

Posted: March 28, 2023

Best post race party ever!

Nice flat course. Wind can be a challenge. Hands down has the best post race party! I wish I had taken Monday off,

4.7

By: George C.

Posted: March 23, 2023

Great spring marathon

The organization was fantastic. Every two minutes a wave of about 100-200 runners started sorted by running pace. Aid stations every mile and a half. The course hid us from the wind for the first 6 miles and then we got a tailwind for about 13 miles. We had a strong headwind on the way back to the finish. This course is laid out for PRs, even with the wind. If you run it in a year without wind, lookout you will have a blazing fast time. Crowd support was generally good, but there were empty spots on the course. The best support came from what looked like new national guard recruits on their base. They were so enthusiastic. The after party was the best I have been to. The band was fun and everyone got 4 free beers, so the place was full of energy. Only downside was the headwind for the last 6 miles.

4.3

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The Yuengling Shamrock Sportsfest, held in Virginia Beach, Virginia will be adding an 8k Middle School Challenge to its three day event in March 2008. The middle school students will run in the same race and begin at the same time as all of the other 8k participants. Sponsored by ShoreBreak, the aim of the Middle School Challenge is to continue to spread knowledge to young students about the increasing issue of obesity in our country.

General News

Jun 25, 2007

3 Shamrock Marathoners Qualify For U.S. Olympic Trials

Top race results and comments by the winners. Cheryl Anderson won in 2:42:52, well below her goal of 2:45 and the 2:47 required to qualify for the women's Olympic trials.

General News The Virginian Pilot

Mar 19, 2007

Shamrock Marathon Expects To Draw 13,000 Runners

Comments from the directors Jerry and Amy Frostick on the races.

General News The Virginian Pilot

Mar 19, 2007

Run Your Green Off At The Shamrock Marathon

Registration for the marathon was at roughly 2,800 this year, and the field will enjoy a course redesigned to feature fewer turns and a finish with what's usually a northerly wind at one's back.

General News Hampton Roads

Mar 16, 2007