Shamrock 'n' Race
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Mar, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 7mi, Half-marathon
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Race Information
St. Patrick's Day-themed race so feel free to dress up!
This beautiful 21.1K & 7 Mile course circles Burnaby Lake, allowing you to enjoy fresh air, exercise, and more chances to view birds and animals in this wilderness environment. Join other walkers & runners on this scenic course throughout the trails of Burnaby Lake. Located in the middle of the city, Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a stunning wildlife sanctuary. The lake was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago and its shores were home to sawmills in the late 1800s.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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