Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K

12 East Park Square, Marietta GA 30060
Race Begins in front of The Cobb County State Court Building, heading north on Cherokee Street.
Note that the closed streets will be reopened at exactly 10:00 am and runners must move to the side walks.

Proceeds will benefit the Marietta Police Athletic League. Marietta PAL’s target population consists of youth who reside within the City of Marietta and Cobb County. PAL currently serves more than 500 youth annually through existing sports, recreation, mentoring and education programs.

About Marietta PAL
The Marietta chapter of the PAL program began in 2007. This international program is designed to utilize sports as a basis for positive interaction between police officers and kids and supporting good decision making. Learn more at www.mariettapal.org.

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Fun prizes for coming to the after race event dressed up in your St. Patrick's Day costumes:

• Most spirited St. Patty's Kids (for those 12 & under)
• Best Wearin' O' the Green

More prize categories will be added as the race gets closer to live!!

 

Please see attached parking information for downtown Marietta.  While the price and availability may not be as stated on the attached PDF MAP, please click the link and check the interactive map.

https://www.mariettaga.gov/1462/Downtown-Parking

https://www.mariettaga.gov/1462/Downtown-Parking?fbclid=IwAR3gHODE80Vy3lzm3zhBj9Iif-3bi1Ru1ZDa_uk6fofMvjMYBIA4G-f1wMc

Interactive Downtown Directory & Parking Maphttps://cityofmarietta.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=25c2da2fb2194514b9ca87c12987dc09

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Professional timing and chip technology is used to calculate this race. It will also be noted as a Peachtree Qualifier, with the certificate number to be added at a later date.

•  Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female. Also, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd awards will be given in the following age groups:
• 12 and under
• 13 - 18
• 19 - 30
• 31 - 40
• 41 - 55
• 56 - 65
• Masters - 66 and over

 

 

Advance Packet Pick Up will occur at the Hugh L. Grogan Community Center on Friday March 15th, 510 Lawrence Street NE, Marietta, GA 30060, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. 

Registration will open the day of the race at 7:00am.

Race will begin at 8:00am.

Streets will be reopened at 9:00am.

Awards and Prizes will be distributed at approximately 8:45 am (as soon as the race scores are finalized by the timing company). You must be present to receive your award or prize.

Please print PDF fill out and mail with a check to:

Marietta PAL

c/o Marietta Police

240 Lemon Street

Marietta, GA 30064

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 MARIETTA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

 COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN / HEALTH AND SAFETY FAQ

  
The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K holds the safety of their staff, participants, volunteers, and attendees above all else. To ensure our event is as safe as possible, and stakeholders are comfortable both on and off the course, we'll be implementing enhanced safety measures, and will provide a comprehensive list of measures to reference. 

 We're constantly monitoring health and safety guidance provided by the CDC and will continue to work with the local governing entities regarding the protocols and safety measures that will be implemented on race day. Our team continues to work in direct coordination with local public health authorities to meet or exceed all local guidance, rules, and regulations. Accordingly, this Plan is subject to further revisions. 

 COVID NOTE 

If you’re unable to attend the live event due to a confirmed COVID-19 exposure, a positive test result, or you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 no more than 14 days prior to the event, and no more than 48 hours following the event, please email dbadio@mariettaga.gov. 

EVENT PROTOCOL 

All participants are required to bring their own Personal Protective Equipment.
Participants are asked to adhere to the 6 foot social distancing rules.

CHECK-IN PROTOCOL 
 While checking-in, participants must adhere to the 6 foot social distancing rules. The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle5K staff and volunteers will monitor all high touch surfaces and areas of activities and clean and sanitize such areas regularly.

ON-COURSE PROTOCOL 
 Please remain socially distanced while running on the course.
Do not physically assist others outside of your household while on-course.
Water stations will be modified and monitored by volunteers to remain safe and in compliance with CDC and local guidelines. It is recommended you bring your own hydration to the event. The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K will provide water bottles at each aid station.

 

FINISH LINE PROTOCOL 

The finish line will require the participant flow in one direction, and will have a designated entry and exit in runner refresh. Post-race hydration will be provided in sealed water bottles. These collection points will be self-serve by the participant and have regular exit points to not obstruct the flow of traffic. 
 The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle5K staff and volunteers will monitor all high touch surfaces and areas of activities and clean and sanitize such areas regularly.

 

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MARIETTA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS 

Packet Pick-Up Volunteers – needed the day before the race, Friday March 15th, from 9:30am-7pm, 10-12 volunteers needed. 

Packet Pick-up Location: Hugh L. Grogan Jr. Community Center, 510 Lawrence St, Marietta, GA 30060 

Packet Pick up volunteer duties include assisting with distributing race packets, t-shirts and information to pre-registered runners; assisting with onsite registrations; and assisting with pre-race raffles. This team works under the direction of the Shamrock Shuffle Registration Director.

Registration volunteers are needed on race day starting 2 hours before the start of the race. This team helps with registration set-up. Race Day registration opens at 8am. Registration volunteers will confirm pre-registrations, distribute race packets, swag bags and t-shirts. Registration volunteers will also assist with on-site registration for runners who did not pre-register. This includes collecting completed registration forms/waivers, ensuring forms are completed and signed, assisting with the collection of registration fees, and issuing a race number. Registration volunteers will be standing most of the time and may be reassigned to a new task after the race begins. This team works under the direction of the Shamrock Shuffle Registration Director.

Refreshments Volunteers – needed on race day, Saturday from 6:30 - 10am, 4-6 volunteers needed 

 Location: Marietta Square, 75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 

Refreshments volunteers will be asked to set-up and organize the refreshment tables on the Race Day morning starting 2 hours before the start of the race. The Refreshment area should be set by the time Race Day registration opens at 8am. The refreshment area is for the runners to enjoy refreshments (fruit, bars, water, energy drinks, etc.) before, but mainly after the race. Depending on the kind of food being offered, some preparation may be required. Some lifting may also be required. Refreshments volunteers will also be asked to closely monitor the refreshments to ensure there is food left for the slower runners/walkers. After the race, Refreshments volunteers are asked to make sure all the trash in the area is disposed of. This team works under the direction of the Shamrock Shuffle Refreshment Coordinator.

Water Station Volunteers – needed on race day, Saturday from 7 - 10 am, 6-10 volunteers needed 

 Location: Check-in at Marietta Square, 75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 (will be assigned to distribute water at the 11/2 mile mark on the course and at the Finish Line). 

Water Station volunteers will be asked to assist with setting up water tables, wear gloves, fill enough cups of water (or prepare small water bottles) to cover the water tables, prior to the runners arriving, hand out water as the runners pass, fill additional cups if needed, and clean-up the cups from the ground after the runners have passed. Most importantly, Water Station volunteers need to make sure tables are covered with filled cups to keep the runners moving smoothly.

Water Station volunteers may get a little wet and may need to do a little heavy lifting, if lifting large containers of water. Water Station volunteers need to be in place on the course no less than 30 minutes before the start of the race.

Mile Split Announcer Volunteers – needed on race day, Saturday from 7 - 10 am, 2-3 volunteers needed 

 Location: Check-in at Marietta Square, 75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 (then assigned to 1 & 2 mile markers). 

 The Mile Split Announcers will assemble at the starting line of the race in one vehicle. With the starting gun, they will start watches and will be taken to the appropriate mile marks ( l & 2 mile marks) to call out times as the runners run by. It usually works well for the person calling the 2nd mile split to drive, drop off the 1st mile timer, and then come back and pick up the person after all the runners have passed. 

 Mile Split Announcers need to arrive on race day no later than 8am or 1 hour before the start of the race. So, we make sure they know where the mile marks are. One will need to have their car available just in front of the starting line. Mile Split Announcers will be standing for about 30 minutes and need to have a big voice which projects well. MARIETTA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 5K VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS 

 Course Monitor Volunteers – needed on race day, Saturday from 7 - 10 am, 6-10 volunteers needed 

 Location: Check-in at Marietta Square, 75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 (assigned to various locations along the course). 

Course Monitor volunteers will be located at various intersections throughout the 5K course to ensure the runners run the correct course and supervise the traffic so that we have a safe course. Course Monitor volunteers will be asked to direct traffic as necessary at intersections and locations where there is not a police officer and warn runners if something behind them is unsafe.

Course Monitor volunteers are needed race day one hour before the race. They will be shuttled to the proper locations or be given maps. Course Monitor volunteers need to be in place no later than 30 minutes before the race begins and remain in place until all runners/walkers have passed (approximately 90 minutes).

Finish Line Volunteers – needed on race day, Saturday from 8 - 9:30 am, 6-8 volunteers needed 

 Location: Marietta Square, 75 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 

Finish Line Volunteers will be asked to assist with several tasks in the finish line area. Some will be asked to serve as People Movers (keeping the runners moving as they proceed through the finish line shoot). People Movers will direct runners to the refreshments table as well as encourage runners and on-lookers to visit vendor tables. Others will be asked to serve as Costume Contest recruiters to assist with directing costume contestants, individuals and groups, to the backdrop for photos and to the stage to participate in costume judging for a chance to win prizes.

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Welcome to Shamrock Shuffle lucky number 7!!

To commemorate this year's race, we are offering a "donation only" medal. This medal will be available for a $15.00 donation in addition to your race fee. You must place this order with your registration. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

Please use the following link to access photographs of last year's race and other years prior.

www.MariettaShamrockShuffle.com