The 12th annual Vail Recreation District Krueger Family Shamrock Shuffle short and long races and the kids' fun run will celebrate all things green in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! Taking place on the Vail Nordic Center trails, the event includes two race categories - snowshoes and running (with or without traction devices).
The race will be followed immediately by a lively post-race party in the Gore Range Room at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse. 

Snowshoe rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis donated by the Vail Nordic Center. The top three finishers in each division will be recognized. Division breakdown for both the 5.3K and 8.5K snowshoe and running categories: 19 and under, 20-39, 40-59 and 60+. All competitors are entered into the post-race prize giveaway with great prizes from local businesses and nationally known brands.

The Krueger Family Shamrock Shuffle offers a fun athletic competition and is a great way to keep you moving in the winter and kick off training for the summer Dynafit Vail Trail Running Race Series. Sign up…whether you’re Irish or not!

Course Map
The long race is 8.5K
The short race is 5.3K
All racers will begin at the Vail Nordic Center, where they will run West briefly before looping around and traveling East to the Aid Station 3.5K into the race. At the aid station, the long course will turn left and continue East to Vail Memorial Park before looping around and return to the aid station, where they will turn left and follow the short course back to the Vail Nordic Center. At the aid station, the short course will turn right and head West back to the Vail Nordic Center.
Both race courses will follow the ice climbing trail (at 3.9k for short course & 7.1k for long course), and descend through the aspen trees for roughly 300' before returning to the snowshoe trail. This is the only section of trail that is not groomed and could result in post-holing depending on snow conditions.

 5.3K: 108' of elevation gain, reaching a maximum elevation of 8,346'
8.5K: 197' of elevation gain, reaching a maximum elevation of 8,373'

Water and Skratch will be available at the aid station 3.5K into the race, and again at 6.6K for the long course. At the aid station, the long course will turn left and the short course will turn right.

Kids Fun Run - FREE (short course with obstacles designed for younger kids)
Early registration - $30 adults | $25 students
Week-of registration - $35 adults | $30 students 
Day-of registration - $40 adults | $37 students

Racer parking will be available at the Vail Nordic Center.

Awards will be presented inside the Gore Range Room at the Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse during the post-race party.
8.5K Awards: In both the snowshoe and running categories, prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-39, 40-59, and 60+.
5.3K Awards: In both the snowshoe and running categories, prizes will be awarded to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-39, 40-59, and 60+.
All competitors are entered into the post-race prize giveaway with great prizes from local businesses and nationally known brands.