The ultimate St. Patrick’s Day endurance test
Started in 2001, the 3 Legged Charity Race is part of our roots. This unique tradition raises money for children’s charities and put Copenhagen on the list of best places in the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
The 3 Legged Charity Race is proudly sponsored by 
3 Legged Charity Race 2023
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Read more about the race below, check out the race rules, and if you’ve any questions just give us a shout!
200 racers only
In 2023, we have a limited capacity of 200 racers (or 100 teams of 2). We ask each team to pre-register.
We’ll keep you updated on Facebook about registration numbers and as we reach capacity.
Shamrock Love is fundraising throughout March 2023. And, thanks to our fantastic sponsors Guinness, 100% of your race entrance will be given directly to our 3 charities.
Registration
Registration for Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2023 starts at 12:00 on 1 March 2023.
Participation in the race costs a donation of 200 DKK per team (2 people) sent to MobilePay (To be announced).
Please include your team name in the MobilePay comments! This is important so we know you want to enter the race, and so we can find you when you arrive at Kennedy’s.
All donations are non-refundable however if you can’t make it on the day, your race entrance is transferrable.
Arrival at Kennedy’s
We’ll be waiting for you down at Kennedy’s from 13:00 on St. Patrick’s Day. When you arrive, you’ll be asked to sign a disclaimer after which you’ll receive your 3LR pack containing your race armband, velcro leg-tie, and timesheet with your team-name (taken from MobilePay comment).
After this you’re free to get 3 legged and start practicing outside Kennedy’s before the race starts at 14:00 😊
Leg ties
We’ve learnt a thing or 2 about leg ties over the years. From the early zip-ties days to the many years with our beloved gaffa tape.
Last year we introduced our velcro leg-ties and ye racers loved them! And, thankfully we got them all back so we cna reuse them this year. Again, we’ll ask you to hand back your leg-tie once the race is over. But if you want to hold onto it (and maybe get 3 legged later in the evening!), that’s no problem. You can also return your leg tie to one of the bars on route by Sunday 19 March.
Prefer a tighter leg tie? Don’t 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 ;)
Merchandise
We’ll be selling Shamrock Love merchandise, St. Patrick’s Day merchandise, and face-painting, and our race volunteers will be on hand to get you kitted out for the Race.
Remember folks, every kroner you spend during Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race - on merchandise or face-painting- will go directly to our 3 charities so if you’re buying a new hat make sure you buy it from us 🙂
Race start
Shamrock Love’s 3 Legged Charity Race 2023 will start outside Kennedy’s Irish Bar at 14:00.
Racers will be set off in groups of 10 teams.
Route 2023
On the back of the Timesheet is the route map and space for the stamps you’ll receive at each of the 5 pubs on route (but we’ll pre-stamp Kennedy’s so when the race starts you can just drink and go!)
You’re asked to drink a ½ pint of beer and receive a stamp in each pub on route.
In 2023, the race passes though the following pubs:
You’ll have a total of 1.5 hours from your start time in which to complete the race.
See the complete 2.6 km route on google maps.
Finish Line
The race finishes at The Dubliner on the walking street. Here, once you drink your last beer, our volunteers will enter your team number in our timing system and register your finish time.
Prize giving
Prize giving will take place on stage at The Dubliner at 16:00.
As always, we’ll have prizes for the winners of this year’s race and the best dressed racers.
Story behind the race
And they’re off! Racers at the last 3 Legged Charity Race ran on 17 March 2019, Copenhagen
Credit— Andy Kelly (Paddyrazzi)
The recipe is simple- take a time honored race, add some classic Copenhagen pubs, some quality leg ties, and plenty of fun-loving revelers. Then sprinkle with some heartwarming 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 600,000 DKK (€80,600) to various children’s charities and put the city on the list 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 brings everyone together for a fun-filled day of celebration and charity.
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.