The start of Chicago's spring running season will begin on Sunday, March 22 when the 45th running of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle kicks off at 8:30 a.m. in Grant Park. The classic road race and annual tradition joins the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a fun and festive 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk through the heart of downtown.
Top local, regional and national USATF-member racing teams are set to headline the event and compete in the 16th annual Deloitte Elite Club Competition. This year’s competition features more than 70 teams vying for the championship title and a $30,000 prize purse.
In addition to the festivities on Sunday, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will host a one-mile event on Saturday, March 21 in Grant Park. The Mile will highlight Chicago’s diverse running community, welcoming everyone from the next generation of Shufflers to competitive local athletes.
A two-day Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21 at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. Packet Pick-up is free and open to the public.
WHAT:
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
WHERE:
Grant Park - Start line at Columbus & Monroe
WHEN:
Sunday, March 22
8:30 a.m.: 8K Run Wave 1 Start
9:00 a.m.: 8K Run Wave 2 Start
9:30 a.m.: 2-Mile Walk Start
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain
Featuring live music presented by Advocate Health Care
Event Venue
Grant Park, Grant Park, Chicago, IL, United States
