Shamrockin’ 5K Color Run
Part of Shamrockin’ Saturday Downtown Celebration
Saturday, March 14th
5:00 PM Race Start | City Market
Get ready to turn Downtown Anniston green! 🍀
The Shamrockin’ 5K isn’t just a race - it’s a full day of downtown fun leading into a spring Downtown After Dark concert in Noble Street Park.
Spend the afternoon shopping, dining, and exploring downtown during the Shamrockin’ Saturday Scavenger Hunt, then meet us at City Market for a high-energy color run through the historic district. After you cross the finish line covered in color, head toward Noble Street Park for awards at 6:00 PM and live music immediately following.
🌈 Rainbow Dash Kids Race - $15
4:15 PM | City Market
Let the little ones chase the leprechaun to the pot of gold!
The Rainbow Dash is a short, safe kids route led by our bell-ringing leprechaun. Runners finish with gold coins, beads, and a kid-safe mini color toss... plus plenty of photo-worthy moments for proud parents and cheering crowds.
Packet Pickup
Friday, March 13th | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | City Market
Saturday, March 14th | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | City Market
The first 50 registrants receive a Shamrockin’ 5K t-shirt.
Awards – 6:00 PM | Noble Street Park
Top Three Overall Winners
Age Group Awards:
12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Downtown After Dark Concert – 7:00 PM
Celebrate after the race with live music in Noble Street Park! Bring a chair, grab dinner or drinks downtown, and enjoy a spring evening in the heart of the city.
Course Information
The route begins and ends at City Market and winds through Anniston’s historic district. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course to assist with safety and navigation.
Wear green, wear white, or wear your most colorful gear - and bring your friends!
Shamrockin’ Saturday is all about community, movement, and a vibrant downtown experience.
Ready to run? 🍀🏃♂️
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Anniston.
Anniston is a town of 22,000 people (2018) on the slope of the Blue Mountain in Alabama. It has several historic sites from the civil rights campaign of the 1960s.
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