Shamrock Marathon

The Shamrock Marathon takes place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, starting and finishing at the city's oceanfront boardwalk in front of the King Neptune Statue. The course is known for being very flat and fast, offering good conditions for runners seeking personal records or a Boston Marathon qualifying time.\n\nThe marathon follows a mostly out-and-back format on hard-surfaced roads and pavements. Runners begin at 42nd Street and Atlantic Avenue, heading north through the resort area and neighborh