Communications Director J&A Racing 757-412-1056 kristy@jandaracing.com
2019 YUENGLING SHAMROCK MARATHON WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 15 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo Free and open to the public, the expo features health and fitness vendors, official Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend gear, and a meet and greet with celebrity guests. Shamrock participants can pick up their race numbers at the expo.
Celebrity Guest Schedule
1 p.m. – Eric Newman, Charity partner Roc Solid Foundation founder 2 p.m. – Jen Yuengling, 6th Generation Yuengling Brewer 3 p.m. – Preston’s March for Energy Bike Presentation 5 p.m. – Meb Keflezighi, Olympic Medalist, winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon *Celebrity guests will be available for select press interviews prior to their session by appointment only
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Saturday, March 16 7:30 a.m. TowneBank Shamrock 8K Start Over 8,500 participants; includes the USATF Masters 8K Championships Start line: 30th Street & Pacific Avenue Finish line: Boardwalk between Laskin Road & 30th Street
10:30 a.m. Leprechaun Dash Start
Ages 6 months to 5 years old King Neptune’s Park on the Boardwalk
11:00 a.m. Operation Smile Shamrock Final Mile Start
Over 5,000 elementary school students complete the final mile of their 26.2 mile journey at the same finish line that will welcome Yuengling Shamrock Marathon finishers Start line: Laskin Road & Atlantic Avenue Finish line: Boardwalk between Laskin Road & 30th Street
8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Subway Finish Line Celebration
Participants, family, and friends celebrate race day inside a heated tent complete with live music, a special toast from Jen Yuengling, 6th Generation Yuengling Brewer, refreshing Yuengling beers, including the new Yuengling Golden Pilsner, and Irish stew from Murphy’s. Tent is located on the beach near the finish line between Laskin Road & 30th Street.
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Shamrock Sports & Fitness Expo
Free and open to the public, the expo features health and fitness vendors, official Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend gear, and a speaker series. Shamrock participants can pick up their race numbers at the expo.
Celebrity Guest Schedule
2:30 p.m. – Meb Keflezighi, Olympic Medalist, winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon 4:00 p.m. – Jen Yuengling, 6th Generation Yuengling Brewer *celebrity guests will be available for press interviews prior to their session by appointment only
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner With A Purpose
An evening of motivation and inspiration with Race Directors Jerry & Amy Frostick, Olympian & World Champion Runner-Up Meb Keflezighi, and recently retired Runner’s World Chief Running Officer Bart Yasso. Proceeds provide running shoes to local students at Title 1 Schools
31st Street & Boardwalk
Sunday, March 17 7:30 a.m. Yuengling Shamrock Marathon & Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon Start Over 10,000 runners and walkers will participate in the 45th anniversary of this popular running event Start line: 42nd Street & Atlantic Finish line: Boardwalk between Laskin Road & 30th Street
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Subway Finish Line Celebration
Participants, family, and friends celebrate race day inside a heated tent complete with live music, Yuengling beer, and Murphy’s Irish stew. Tent is located on the beach near the finish line between Laskin Road & 30th Street.
About J&A Racing
J&A Racing is a nationally recognized race management company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. With a portfolio of seven events and two training programs, J&A Racing’s mission is to promote and support healthy lifestyles and the sport of running through all stages of life. Since 2003 when J&A Racing Owners Amy and Jerry Frostick took over the Shamrock Sportsfest, the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend has become one of the most popular running events in the country, growing from 3,000 participants to a record 30,000 in 2015. Additionally, J&A organizes the Anthem Wicked 10K, Old Point National Bank Monster Mile and Mini Monster 1K; the MSP Design Group Big Blue 5K; Great Outdoor Provision Co. Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler; The Neighborhood Harvest Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon & 5K; Chartway Norfolk Harbor Half Marathon & 10K and We Promise Foundation Norfolk Harbor 5K; and the ADP Corporate 5K. For more information on J&A Racing’s events, visit jandaracing.com.
About D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
Celebrating its 190th anniversary, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery® is based in historic Pottsville PA, and is family-owned and operated since 1829. Now sold in 22 states, production is supported by two breweries in Pottsville, PA and one in Tampa, FL. Principal beer brands include Yuengling® Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Black & Tan, Premium, Light, Dark Brewed Porter, Lord Chesterfield Ale®, Oktoberfest and now Golden Pilsner. Get news, updates and access media images at https://www.yuengling.com/news.
