The Shamrock Shuffle is less than three weeks away and today (11:59 p.m. Feb. 24) marks the last day to get a team registered for the 13th-annual event.
For $25, team registration includes race entry, long-sleeve race T-shirt (short sleeve version shown above) and team name printed on back. Registration is online or by stopping at the Welcome Desk at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) to purchase a promo code, which allows the use of Titan Dollars and saves on the online processing fee. All UWO students (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities and Oshkosh campuses) are eligible for a 10-percent discount.
The 5K run/walk, hosted by the SRWC, takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The route begins along the Fox River and UWO Oshkosh campus and loops out to Titan Stadium, with the run starting and ending at the SRWC, 735 Pearl Ave.
Shamrock Shuffle is open to any fitness level and has something for everyone. Those who want a competitive start to the 5K season can chip their bib for accurately timed race results. Those looking for more of a social shuffle will enjoy the pre-race expo, the views and comfortable pace. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Runners and walkers can sign up as individuals or gather their friends and coworkers and form a team. There are awards for best dressed and largest teams.
There is a new feature this year for the younger set.
For $10, kids between 5 and 12 can participate in the first-ever Beat Clash Kids Dash! The kids race will start at 9 a.m. and will lap around the SRWC and finish under the grand finish line arch.
Each child will receive a T-shirt at the time of packet pick-up and a medal after crossing the finish line.
Proceeds from Shamrock Shuffle family fun run benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh and Oshkosh Area Community Pantry.