What a great race!  Lots of average Joes like me.  Incredible atmosphere! I just started running in December after watching my brother finish the Rock and Roll Marathon in Las Vegas.  I thought to myself I can do this too! I've been running weekly and up to the 8K.  I had a nice pace and didn't stop one bit!  Afterwards I didn't feel at all tired, just a blistered foot.  I could have ran the Half Marathon but it was sold out! Oh well, I'll gun for that in the coming weeks. Next time I'll try for a PR. 

WOW, What an awsome time.  First race ever and I loved it. What a beautiful day it was to have such a great run.  Thanks to all who made this race wonderful.   Looking forward to 2011 Shamrock. 

Great event, will be back next year.

One of the most organized races I've ever been to!  Water and porta-potties almost once a mile, so though you still had to deal with lines at the porta-potties, it was nowhere near as I've seen in some races. 

The DJ entertainment was better than a lot of the bands I saw last time I was in VA Beach for the Rock n Roll half. 

The finish line was great -- got a medal, a finishers hat (one I can run with!) a finisher's long-sleeve t-shirt and tons to snack on.

Thankfully, the weather was gorgeous, making the whole experience even better.  And the route for the half marathon was great -- loved going into the Fort, seeing the beach and the lighthouses.

Everyone had told me this was their favorite race.  I now see why.

This was my first marathon, and I was so impressed with the organization and volunteers along the course.  The water stops were well staffed, the spectators were great, the finish line was wonderful!  I really hope that my friends and I make this race an annual event. 

Great experience, and lots of fun!  Will probably do the Dolphin Challenge next year to party and head out earlier; traffic in Virginia Beach is nothing to mess with!!

The only downside was the wall of walkers I'd faced from the back corral in the 8k.  Do this mullet-style next time, with business (runners) up front, party (walkers) in the back!

This race was AWESOME!!! It was my 5th Half but the first one for the Shamrock!! It was very organized and I loved the trivia questions and music along the course. The best part for me was how organized the volunteers were at the finish line; having water and a banana right away was wonderful. I also loved the finisher t-shirts!!