Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend
A St. Patrick's-season running tradition since 1973 and the oldest continually run road race in Virginia Beach, Shamrock Weekend brings tens of thousands of runners to the Oceanfront each March. The 8K and half marathon lead off Saturday with the full marathon on Sunday morning, all on a famously flat, fast course that finishes on the boardwalk overlooking the Atlantic — followed by the traditional beach party with live music. Hotels in the resort area book up early for this one.
Nearby, If You're Making a Day of It
17th Street Surf Shop
Virginia Beach's original surf shop since 1970 — a Pacific Avenue retail store plus Seth Broudy School of Surf camp sessions from 1 to 4 days.
- Surfing
Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant
Beatles-themed pub a block off the beach at 22nd Street — 42 taps, live music, a dog-friendly patio, and a Monday military discount.
- Dog Friendly
- Live Music
- Outdoor Seating
- Military Discount
Adventure Parasail & Rudee Inlet Jet Ski
Virginia Beach's original watersports operator since 1985 — parasailing, jet ski and kayak/SUP rentals, and banana boat rides at Rudee Inlet.
- Fishing
Afishinado Fishing Charters
Capt. Kevin Perry's 31-foot Ocean Master out of Inlet Station Marina — inshore speckled trout and cobia trips, offshore game-fish runs, and seasonal dolphin/whale watching.
- Family Friendly
- Fishing
Angie's Guest Cottage Bed & Breakfast
An early-1900s former Coast Guard surfmen's boarding house two blocks from the Boardwalk, run under the same family lore that gave it its name.
- Hidden Gem
AquaMan Sportfishing Charters
Two-boat Rudee Inlet charter operation — The Flat Line and The Game On — running inshore, nearshore, and offshore deep-sea trips around the clock.
Dates verified 2026-07-10 from the event's own published schedule — always confirm with the official source before planning around them.