LifeAnchorage · March 24, 2026
Anchorage ran in green
Downtown Anchorage turned bright green as runners filled the streets for the 15th annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K.
Daily Alaska staff · March 24, 2026 · Anchorage
The 15th annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K filled downtown Anchorage with runners, walkers, and families dressed in St. Patrick's Day gear, turning the race into a springtime community celebration.
Nearly nine hundred people took part, with green shirts, shamrock hats, and costumes giving the race more of a festive, moving-party feel than a serious competition. Some runners pushed strollers, some raced for time, and others simply came out to enjoy the energy of the crowd.
The 5K loop ran through the streets of downtown Anchorage, drawing a mix of families, casual walkers, and competitive runners along the same course.
Over 15 years, the race has grown from a simple holiday run into one of Anchorage's favorite spring traditions. After months of snow and dark mornings, the event gives residents a chance to get outside together as the city starts waking up for the season.
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Questions people ask
How many people ran in the Shamrock Shuffle this year?
Almost nine hundred runners, walkers, families, and stroller crews filled downtown Anchorage in St. Patrick's Day costumes.
How long has the Shamrock Shuffle been running in Anchorage?
This was the 15th annual race, a spring tradition through downtown.
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Claims and where they come from
- The Shamrock Shuffle 5K marked its 15th annual running in downtown Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
- Almost nine hundred people participated in the 5K loop through downtown Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
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