
Virginia Beach, United States of America · Monday 15 March 2027
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, held in Virginia Beach, USA, is a popular St. Patrick's Day weekend event. The flat, fast course along the oceanfront attracts runners seeking personal bests and Boston Marathon qualifiers. Known for its lively atmosphere and post-race party, this marathon combines serious running with festive celebration. The event includes a weekend of races, including a half marathon and 8K. With its blend of competitive running and holiday spirit, the Yuengling Shamrock Marath
Adjusted Time
3:52:05
Time difference: -7.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Yuengling Shamrock Marathon runs about 2 minutes faster than a flat, cool road marathon - a genuine PB course for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #1190 hardest of 1245 marathons we analyse, and #563 of 593 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on a flat, cool, road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Flat-course time | On Yuengling Shamrock Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:53:18 | −06:42 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:22:42 | −07:18 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:52:05 | −07:55 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:21:26 | −08:34 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:50:45 | −09:15 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:20:01 | −09:59 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:49:16 | −10:44 |
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Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is a full marathon held in Virginia Beach, United States of America. It is scheduled for Monday 15 March 2027. The course is run on road surface with 82m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 9m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Yuengling Shamrock Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 82m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 1m to 9m above sea level - a 8m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for March, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 7°C to 15°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (5%), so dry conditions are likely.
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
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