Shamrock'n Half Marathon Race Info

Date: 3/17/2019

Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Time: 7:45am (wave start)

Avg Temps (f): 65/44

Time Limit: 4 hours

Lessons Learned from Race Reports

Note that course changed as of 2018, so some race reports differ about the ending in particular, as previous courses did a loop before finishing at Raley Field
Bike path portion of the race, from ~3.8-9, can feel a little more crowded, simply because it’s narrower
Give plenty of time for parking, walking from the parking to the start, and expect that it takes awhile to get out of parking after the race
Hills on the course are mainly bridges and overpasses; otherwise, a fairly flat, fast course
Weather in the past has been both clear and sunny, but also and rainy, and sometimes foggy, so be prepared for different weather.
If you’re not a fan of bike paths, that part can be a little boring, as it’s harder for spectators to access, and it shares much of the Urban Cow HM course.
Lots of spectators around mile 10 will be a good boost if you’re feeling low after the bike path
Lots of review about a well-organized race with a fast course, minimal hills, and good aid along the way, with the only complaints being about parking

Course

Type: Loop course

Start/Finish Info: Same location, at Raley Field, in West Sacramento

Hills: Gain of ~300 feet total, with small hills throughout of ~10-20 feet in gain

Course Map/Elevation (see Strava)

Aid stations

Locations of water and electrolyte stations: Miles 3.25, 4.5, 6, 8, 10.5

Electrolyte offered: Nuun

Spectator access

Access Locations: See Course Map. You could stay at the start/finish, or be around Capitol Park on the East side of the river, and see runners around mile 1, 5, and 12.5, with minimal walking between locations. Likely can’t see both start/finish and other locations because of bridge closure to Raley Field.