HOPE's 15th Annual Sham Rock N' Run 5k
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Race Start Time: 8:00AM, Registration opens at 7:00am
Location: St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Oviedo, FL
The first 700 to register will receive a Performance T-shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a custom race bib.
T-shirt sizes, are Adult sizes only and will not be guaranteed after January 25th, 2026
All participants are encouraged to dress up in their St. Patty's Day best! Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There will also be a special prize for the largest team. All attendees will receive a race bag filled with your event t-shirt along with 5K swag. We are asking our participants to fill and return the race bag with non-perishable food items to support our Food Pantry for families in need.
Children pushed in strollers are welcome to attend for free. All strollers and baby joggers must start at the back of the pack.
Parking is available on site at no charge.
For safety reasons, no skates, skateboards, bikes, or non-service animals will be allowed on the racecourse.
Awards/Giveaways
Awards will be given to the top 3 male/female runners in the following age categories:
9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
All proceeds from the Sham Rock N Run benefit HOPE Helps, Inc., whose mission is to prevent and reduce homelessness in Central Florida. Learn more about HOPE at www.hopehelps.org.
Packet Pick Up
Location:
TBD
Dates:
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 10AM-5:30PM
Friday, March 13th, 2026 10AM-5:30PM
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 7AM at St. Luke's
Check back for Sham Rock N Run 5k Volunteer Opportunities.
*If you are not present on race day, your shirt and medal will be available for pick up at HOPE Helps - 812 Eyrie Drive, Oviedo, FL 32765 beginning March 16th through March 20th, 2026. Or they can be mailed to you for an additional $5 postage fee. Email events@hopehelps.org for more details.
No refunds or transfers will be given.
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — Snooze for HOPE
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Mar 14, 2026
Distance — FREE Lil Leprechaun Lap (for children under 10)
Type — Running
09:00
$0.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Oviedo.
Learn more about the host city, Oviedo.
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida.
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