Shake Your Shamrock is a 5k and 7k race in Centerville, MN. This race has a St. Patrick's Day theme, so costumes and wearing green are highly encouraged.

Packet pickup was held the night before the race, in White Bear Lake, and included a cotton t-shirt and pint glass. The starting point for the race is Kelly's Korner Bar, with parking at the school directly across the street. The 5k course is an out-and-back along the road between Kelly's and the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. The 7k course is on the bike paths that wind through the Chomonix Golf Course, LaMotte Park, and the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Unfortunately, I do not recall the aid stations, because I do not usually stop at them for shorter races, though I do know they had at least one along the course.

The finish line stretch of both races are the same, and are uphill, which isn't what one wants to necessarily see at the end of a race! The race is chip-timed, had a good variety of post-race snacks, and runners of age received a free green beer at Kelly's. The award ceremony was held at Kelly's, so it was indoors with real restrooms. Kelly's also had food and drink specials for runners, though I didn't stick around for those.

This is a very nice race and I wouldn't hesitate to do this one again. I always love an excuse to run in costume!