The 28th Annual Shamrock Run & Walk is the official race of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and it is hosted by the Indy Sports Foundation. The St. Patrick's Day Celebration events are the Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year. 
The Foundation provides grant assistance to amateur sports organizations in Central Indiana. This year the Foundation has partnered with the Indianapolis Professional Firefighters 416 (IFD) on Mass Avenue in downtown Indianapolis. Event proceeds also benefit IFD.