The Vail Recreation District will wrap up the 2021 Bloch & Chapleau Vail Grail Winter Races with the annual Krueger Family Shamrock Shuffle 10K and 5K on March 13 at the Vail Nordic Center. Come out to this festive race and help us celebrate all things green in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day!
NEW for 2021: the Shamrock Shuffle is taking place in the morning! The races will begin at 9 a.m., with three different wave start times for participants to choose from when registering. This event includes race categories for showshoes and winter running devices (such as Yaktrax).
No snowshoes? No problem! Limited snowshoe rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Vail Nordic Center.
Participants and spectators of the Shamrock Shuffle are advised to park on the south end of the Vail Nordic Center lot. Race registration is available at www.vailrec.com/register. Registration is capped at 75 participants per event, so day-of registration may not be available. Cost for this race is $30 preregistered for adults and $20 preregistered for students. All registered racers will receive a free buff courtesy of OutThere USA! Day-of registration (if available) and bib pickup will start at 8 a.m. at the Vail Nordic Center.
Costumes are encouraged and prizes will be awarded to the best St. Patrick’s Day-themed outfits! Due to COVID-19 safety protocols and public health orders, there will not be an awards ceremony, but race prizes will be mailed to the top three women and men in the 5K and 10K snowshoe and winter running device categories.
Following the race, join us for a small after-party on the patio of the Vail Golf & Nordic Center, and refuel with complimentary breakfast items and beverages! COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Every participant is eligible to win raffle prizes from our great sponsors; raffle winners will be pre-drawn and can be picked up at the finish line.