Shamrock Shuffle Steps Off Saturday For Newtown's A Love For Life

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Registration is still open for the 2025 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K which is scheduled to step off - rain, snow or shine - on Saturday, March 15 beginning at 9 a.m. in Newtown Borough.

Beginning at 9 a.m., the 5K Race will step off from North Main Street racing through the historic and well kept neighborhoods of Newtown Borough before returning to North Main Street for the finish.

Registrants receive some really cool swag, including a custom 2025 race shirt, custom medal and complimentary drinks at local spots after the race at the Temperance House, Second Sin Brewing and Newtown Brewing and Triple Sun Spirits.

During an After Party at the Temperance House, there will be live music and food specials plus a Vodka "Shamrock Sunshine” cocktail donated by Funding America Mortgage. Race participants will also receive special offers and discounts at the Newtown Hardware House, Playa Bowls, ProShop Newtown and many other Newtown establishments.

Registration is limited and will end at noon on Friday, March 14 or earlier if the runner limit is reached so anyone interested in walking or running that day is encouraged to sign up soon. More information about the 5K and registration link is available by clicking here. Readers of The Patch may enter code NewtownPatch for 10 percent off registration.

“We can’t wait for race day," said Christine Edmonds, the president of "A Love For Life," a Newtown-based nonprofit that raises funds for pancreatic cancer research and a longtime beneficiary of the Shamrock Shuffle.

"We are so thankful and excited to be the charity partner for the Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K again for 2025," said Edmonds. "Our decade-long connection with 'Always Advancing/Boss Events' has helped us raise more than a million dollars for our dedicated team of pancreatic cancer researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center."

Scenes from the Shamrock Shuffle. (Courtesy of A Love For Life)

In addition to a portion of their registration fee going to "A Love For Life," participants have the option of raising funds in honor of someone they love.

"It’s as simple as sharing our website www.aloveforlife.us with family and friends who can donate any amount they wish," said Edmonds.

“We’d also like to thank our Newtown Borough Police Department, our Newtown business community and all our neighbors who line the course of the race," added Edmonds. "There are street closures and some disruption of parking and road access is inevitable, but our town is so kind and generous, and we appreciate their forbearance.

"This is one of the most fun days in Newtown Borough and there’s so much swag - a cool race shirt, custom finisher medal and lots of perks at local establishments after the race through the end of March," said Edmonds.