The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day endurance test
Started in 2001, the 3 Legged Charity Race is a unique tradition that raises money for children’s charities and kickstarts Copenhagen’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It’s put the city on the list of best places in the world to celebrate the day.
The 3 Legged Charity Race is proudly sponsored by 
St. Patrick’s Day 2025
On St. Patrick’s Day, 17 March 2025, it’ll be 25 years since the 3 legged race first took to the streets of Copenhagen.
Join us to celebrate this quarter-century milestone! Let’s make it unforgettable!😎
Registration
Participation in the race costs a donation of 250 DKK per team (2 people).
We ask all teams to register for the race on Eventbrite where you’ll be asked to pay your team’s 250 DKK donation, sign our disclaimer, and agree to abide by the race rules.
Shamrock Love is recognized as non-profit event on Eventbrite, and any fees are paid by our sponsor Guinness. All donations are non-refundable however if you can’t make it on the day, your race entrance is transferrable.
Arrival at The GOAT Bar & Cafe
We’ll be waiting for you down at The GOAT Bar & Cafe from 13:30 on St. Patrick’s Day. When you arrive, you’ll check-in and receive your 3LR pack containing your race armbands, velcro leg-tie, and team sheet.
Check-in closes at 14:50 and all teams must arrive before this time.
After you’ve checked-in, you can test out your 3 legged skills around Vesterbro Torv or sit down with a pre-race drink before the race starts at 15:00.
Leg ties
We’ve learnt a thing or two about leg ties over the years. From the early zip-ties days to the many years with our beloved gaffa tape.
A few years ago, we introduced our velcro leg-ties and racers loved them so we’ll just keep on using them. Though we know that some of you prefer a tighter leg tie and you don’t need to worry- our volunteers will be on hand with some extra gaffa tape left over from previous years, so just ask and we’ll tighten it up for you ;)
Race start
Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2025 will start outside The GOAT Bar & Cafe on Vesterbro Torv at 15:00.
Racers will be set off in groups of 10 teams. The race will be timed using RaceClocker.
We’ll publish results on Facebook when the race is finished.
Route 2025
On the Team Sheet there’s a QR code for the route map and space for the stamps you’ll receive at each of the five pubs on route (we’ll pre-stamp The GOAT Bar & Cafe so when your race time starts you can just drink and go!)
You’re asked to drink a small (½ pint) beer and receive a stamp in each pub on route.
In 2025, the race passes through the following pubs:
See the complete 2.7 km route on google maps.
Finish Line
The race finishes outside The Dubliner on Copenhagen’s Strøget (the walking street). Here, once you drink your last beer, our volunteers will register your finish time in RaceClocker.
All teams must pass the Finish Line by 16:50. You can of course take longer, but you won’t be in with a chance to win the race or any associated prizes.
Prize giving will take place on stage at The Dubliner at 17:00. As always, we’ll have prizes for the winners of this year’s race and the best dressed racers. Thanks to all the pubs on route for the prizes.
Story behind the race
And they’re off! Racers at the 3 Legged Charity Race, 17 March 2019, Copenhagen
Credit— Andy Kelly (Paddyrazzi)
It’s a simple recipe- take a time-honoured race and some classic Copenhagen pubs. Mix with some Velcro leg ties and plenty of fun-loving revellers. Then sprinkle with some heart-warming appeal and a bit of craic, and you have the makings of the perfect way to celebrate the Irish national holiday.
Sponsored by Guinness, the 3 Legged Charity Race is Copenhagen’s longest running St. Patrick’s Day event. Started back in 2001 with just 18 teams, since then many more have accepted the challenge to become our 3 legged legends.
This wacky race, together with Shamrock Love, has donated 704,005 DKK (€94,379) to various charities and put the city on the lists of best places in the world to celebrate the day.
Ran by a committed group of volunteers from the city’s Danish-Irish community, the race kickstarts the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and brings everyone together for a fun-filled afternoon.
Check out this video from 2019 when the Embassy of Ireland in Denmark interviewed organiser Siobhán Kelleher-Petersen about how the 3 Legged Charity Race started.