2024 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Participant Guide

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PARTICIPANT GUIDE MARCH 22-24, 2024

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2024 BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE

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The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s classic road races that kickstarts the city from a season of hibernation to a season of movement. Whether in rain, snow, sunshine or under cloudy skies, thousands of runners turn the city green as they journey through the Loop and cross the finish line. We are excited for you to join the Shamrock Shuffle tradition on Sunday, March 24, as we continue to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicago running community and runners like you who bring the spirit of the Shamrock Shuffle to life.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 22

Packet Pick-up

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Packet Pick-up

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

The Mile

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Grant Park (Ida B. Wells Drive, between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive)

8:00 a.m. Bib and t-shirt pick-up opens

9:30 a.m. Gear check opens

11:00 a.m. Competitive start

11:15 a.m. Recreational start

11:40 a.m. Awards ceremony at finish line

12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

8K Run and 2-Mile Walk

7:00 a.m. Red gear check opens

7:00 a.m. Wave 1 Start Corrals Elite, A, B, C and D open

7:30 a.m. Blue gear check opens

7:30 a.m. Wave 2 Start Corrals E, F, G and H open

8:20 a.m. Wave 1 Start Corrals Elite, A, B, C and D close

8:25 a.m. Wheelchair start

8:30 a.m. Wave 1 race start

8:45 a.m. Wave 2 Start Corrals E, F, G and H close

8:45 a.m. Walk Wave opens

9:00 a.m. Post-Race Party begins

9:00 a.m. Wave 2 race start

9:15 a.m. Walk Wave closes

9:30 a.m. Walk Wave race start

9:30 a.m. Live music begins at the Post-Race Party

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12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

12:00 p.m. Beer ticket sales end

12:30 p.m. Beer service ends

1:00 p.m. Post-Race Party ends

EVENT RULES

All participants must follow the official event rules of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, which are posted on the event website at shamrockshuffle.com/rules. Event rules should be reviewed in their entirety before race weekend.

ASL INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Sign language interpreters will be in Grant Park race weekend to assist participants who may need to utilize their service. Interpreters will be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The interpreter will be located near the Information area of Packet Pick-up. On race day, Sunday, March 24, the interpreters will be at the Adaptive Program tent from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Adaptive Program tent is located on the south side of Jackson Boulevard between Columbus Drive and DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Grant Park.

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GRANT PARK TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

Public transportation is strongly recommended for transportation to Grant Park. Visit the Metra website (metra.com) or the CTA website (transitchicago.com) to plan your route by train or bus. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion in the downtown area due to the race.

Please be advised that the following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, March 24 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. as runners pass through the area:

• Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Grand Ave.

• Grand Ave. from Columbus Dr. to State St.

• State St. from Grand Ave. to Wacker Dr.

• Wacker Dr. from State St. to Washington Blvd.

• Washington Blvd. from Wacker Dr. to State St.

• State St. from Washington Blvd. to Jackson Blvd.

• Jackson Blvd. from State St. to Franklin St.

• Franklin St. from Jackson Blvd. to Harrison St.

• Harrison St. from Franklin St. to Michigan Ave.

• Michigan Ave. from Harrison St. to Roosevelt Rd.

• Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.

For more information on event street closures, visit shamrockshuffle.com/streetclosures.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) SERVICE

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most affordable, environmentally friendly, and definitive Chicago way to travel on race weekend. The CTA offers a variety of ways to get to and from the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle start and finish areas in Grant Park and spectator viewing areas along the course.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) DIRECTIONS TO GRANT PARK

From Downtown Chicago

From the Adams/Wabash station on the Green, Orange, Pink and Brown elevated lines, walk one block north to Monroe Street then three blocks east to Columbus Drive. From the Red and Blue Line subways, exit at the accessible Jackson station and walk four blocks east on Jackson Boulevard to Columbus Drive.

From Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station

Transportation to and from Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station may change on race day due to event street closures. We encourage you to visit transitchicago.com/alerts for the latest information on bus re-routes and service information.

CTA encourages you to purchase your fares in advance to avoid lines race weekend. Visit ventrachicago.com for fare information and to purchase fares in advance.

METRA SERVICE

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take advantage of Metra’s $7 Saturday or Sunday Day Pass, good for unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday, to attend Packet Pick-up and race day activities. In addition, the $10 Weekend Pass (available on the Ventra app only) is good for unlimited rides on both weekend days.

Visit metra.com for more information.

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SOUTH SHORE LINE SERVICE

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take the South Shore Line race weekend. The South Shore Line runs from South Bend, Indiana to Chicago with stops along the way. Park your car at one of the convenient South Shore Line stations and ride in comfort to Grant Park.

Visit mysouthshoreline.com for more information.

MILLENNIUM GARAGES

Millennium Garages offer the closest race day parking options to Grant Park at the Grant Park North, Grant Park South, Millennium Park and Millennium Lakeside garages. A $20 discounted parking rate will be available to Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle attendees race weekend. Visit millenniumgarages.com to reserve race day parking today.

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PACKET PICK-UP

PACKET PICK-UP EMAIL

Shufflers will receive a Packet Pick-up email on Wednesday, March 20. Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 22 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 23 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in an enclosed tent located on the south side of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. You must present your email* to receive your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt and festive knit hat.

*The Packet Pick-up email can be presented on the screen of a mobile device or tablet, or in the form of a printout/hard copy. If you misplaced or did not receive a Packet Pick-up email, please email office@shamrockshuffle.com and a member of the event’s customer service team will resend the email.

Reduce the use of paper. Present your Packet Pick-up email electronically instead of printing!

VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION

We encourage you to verify your race information listed in the Packet Pick-up email. If any of the information is inaccurate (name and age division) you can make corrections by contacting the event office via email at office@shamrockshuffle.com.

PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP

Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 22 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 23 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in an enclosed tent located on the south side of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. You must attend the Participant Packet Pick-up to pick up your bib numer, participant bag, Nike participant shirt, festive knit hat and any pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable). If you cannot pick up your packet, a friend, family member or coworker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your Packet Pick-up ticket.

Shufflers are encouraged to stay and enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of the Packet Pick-up experience in Grant Park. Beer service will take place around Buckingham Fountain on Friday and Saturday.

Shufflers 21 years or older will receive a drink ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Saugatuck Brewing Company beer on race day.* Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $6 each during Packet Pick-up and the Post-Race Party. Purchased tickets can be redeemed on Friday, March 22 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend.

LOCATION AND HOURS

Buckingham Fountain Packet Pick-up Tent

Columbus and Ida B. Wells Drive

Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Friday, March 22: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PACKET MAILING

Participants who opted to have their packet mailed during the registration process will receive an envelope via UPS during the second week of March. The envelope will include their 2024 bib number, Nike participant shirt, festive knit hat, a clear plastic bag (to be used at gear check on race day) and pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable).

If you do not receive your event packet by Wednesday, March 13, please contact the event office by emailing office@shamrockshuffle.com.

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RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle features three distances: The Mile on Saturday, March 23, and the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk on Sunday, March 24. We encourage you to review the information about your race distance in advance of race weekend. If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please contact the event office by emailing office@shamrockshuffle.com.

RACE INFORMATION - THE MILE

Take part in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend excitement at The Mile! Bib and t-shirt pick-up for The Mile will take place on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 in Grant Park. You must pick up your items in advance of the race on Saturday.

• 8:00 a.m. Bib and t-shirt pick-up opens

• 9:30 a.m. Gear check opens

• 11:00 a.m. Competitive start

• 11:15 a.m. Recreational start

• 11:40 a.m. Awards ceremony

• 12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

Start corrals will close 15 minutes before the start of the race. Participants will be assigned to a recreational or competitive corral based on their expected time.

Gear check for The Mile will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 12 p.m. Gear check will be located in the Blue Gear Check Tent located on the Harrison Footpath west of Columbus Drive. A brief awards ceremony to recognize the top three men, women and non-binary finishers will be held near the announcer booth at the finish line following the conclusion of the race.

RACE INFORMATION - 8K RUN AND 2-MILE WALK

Shufflers have been assigned to a specific start wave. Your assigned start determines your event (8K Run or 2-Mile Walk), your start corral and start time.

8K RUN

Wave 1

Elite start corral

Runners participating in the Deloitte Elite Club Competition and individuals assigned to the elite start corral will receive specific instructions on how to access the Deloitte Elite Club Tent in advance of the race.

A, B, C and D start corrals

Start corrals open: 7 a.m.

Start corrals close: 8:20 a.m.*

Race start time: 8:30 a.m.

*If you are not in your start corral by 8:20 a.m., you must start at the back of Wave 1, Start Corral D.

Wave 2

E, F, G and H start corrals

Start corrals open: 7:30 a.m.

Start corrals close: 8:45 a.m.*

Race start time: 9 a.m.

*If you are not in your start corral by 8:45 a.m., you must start at the back of Wave 2, Start Corral H.

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2-MILE WALK

Walk Wave

Start corrals open: 8:45 a.m.

Start corrals close: 9:15 a.m.

Walk start time: 9:30 a.m.

Note the 2-Mile Walk shares the same start and finish lines as the 8K Run. The 2-Mile Walk begins after the last wave of participants.

Did you know all water and Gatorade cups at the event are compostable? Dispose of your start line hydration cups into nearby compost bins. Green team volunteers will be located at Zero Waste Stations throughout Grant Park to assist you in discarding materials into compost, recycle or landfill receptacles.

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GEAR CHECK – 8K RUN AND 2-MILE WALK

To facilitate a more efficient race experience, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle encourages participants to leave personal items at home and to keep small items such as keys, money or phones with you during the race. If you bring items to the Shamrock Shuffle that you can’t carry with you during the race, you must check them using your event-issued gear check bag at your assigned gear check tent.

Red Gear Check

Red gear check tents will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Directions to gear check tent and start corrals

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Blue Gear Check

Blue gear check tents will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Directions to gear check tent and start corrals

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ABOUT GEAR CHECK:

• You must check your gear using your event-issued clear plastic bag (participant bag). Please note that the event will not handle oversized bags or luggage.

• To check your gear, remove the gear check tag from your bib number and fasten it to your event-issued clear plastic bag using the instructions provided. You may also write your bib number in the provided space on the bag.

• Do not check valuable items, such as wallets, keys, money, phones or jewelry. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items.

• Participants will not be permitted to run with a bag.

• Do not leave bags unattended within Grant Park. Unattended bags will be confiscated and removed from the park.

• You are required to claim your bag from your assigned gear check tent by 12 p.m. on race day. Bags not claimed by 12 p.m. will be available to be claimed through the Lost and Found page of the event website. Any items unclaimed by Friday, April 26, 2024, will no longer be available.

GEAR CHECK TAG INSTRUCTIONS

Reuse and recycle! We encourage you to reuse your participant bag following the race. When you’re ready to dispose of the bag, remove the cotton string and take the bag to a retailer in your area that accepts plastic bags for recycling. To find a drop-off location near you and learn how the material is used to make composite decks, visit nextrex.com.

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BIB NUMBER

Your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle bib number is a unique identifier that must be visible at all times on race day. Your bib number indicates your assigned start position and gear check location.

What you need to know about your bib number:

• Pin all four (4) corners of your bib to the outermost layer of clothing on your chest.

• Your bib must be visible at all times.

• Wearing your bib improperly (pinned at your waist, pinned to race belts or fuel belts etc.) could result in improper scoring and/or disqualification.*

• Include your emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib number.

• Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you.

• The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.

*Note timing devices are only applicable to the 8K Run and The Mile events. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event.

TIMING DEVICE

1. Beer ticket: Participants age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem this tear-off portion of their bib number for one Saugatuck Brewing Company beer following the race at the Post-Race Party.

2. Gear check claim tag: Use this tag at your assigned gear check tent following the race to claim your gear check bag.

3. Gear check tag: Attach this tag to your eventissued clear plastic gear check bag.

4. Color of event bib: The color on your bib indicates your assigned gear check location (Red or Blue gear check tents).

5. Start corral letter: This letter identifies your start corral assignment (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N).

6. Unique race number: This number is your unique race number and identifier. For this reason, your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you. Transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited.

You must wear your bib number as instructed above throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place for The Mile and the 8K Run. A timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number. Do not remove the timing strip from your bib, fold or damage it in any way. Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line. The timing device is single-use and does not need to be returned after the event.

Gun time will be the official time for those starting in the elite corral. Times for participants in this corral will be recorded from the start of the race by air horn until they cross the timing mats at the finish.

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PROHIBITED ITEMS

Wheeled devices are not permitted on the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, 2-Mile Walk or The Mile course by anyone other than registered and authorized push-rim wheelchair participants, duo team participants and authorized course marshals on bicycles. Prohibited wheeled devices include unauthorized wheelchairs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices. Motorized devices of any kind are prohibited.

The use of selfie-sticks, camera mounts or rigs, video devices, computers, drones, unmanned aerial devices or any similar devices by anyone while participating in the event is prohibited.

The use of music devices is permitted during the race; however, in keeping with USATF rules for championship races, athletes competing for overall awards or prize money may not use music or communication devices during the event.

The use of cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the event is discouraged, and event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who poses a safety hazard on the course.

Additional prohibited items on the course route include but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, props and non-running equipment, including flagpoles and sticks, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

Prohibited items at the event site in Grant Park include but are not limited to: hard-sided coolers, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

Please note, any items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated at the sole discretion of security personnel.

TOILET FACILITIES

Toilet facilities are located throughout Grant Park. Allow for ample time to get to your start corral prior to the start of the race.

Did you know the paper products used in the toilet facilities on the course and throughout Grant Park are made of 100% recycled materials? This is another step the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle has taken to be a more sustainable event.

RACE DAY LACTATION SPACES

Private and semi-private lactation spaces are available to participants on race day. Participants interested in using the spaces will have access to a private seating area (chair and table) or semi-private tented facility, a water source or a portable hand-washing station and a power source. Spaces will be available in the following locations:

Pre-race: Private and semi-private space at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Avenue) and at Buckingham Fountain (adjacent to the Buckingham fountain Information Tent).

Post-race: Semi-private tented facility at Buckingham Fountain (adjacent to the Buckingham Fountain Information Tent).

*Please note, the semi private tented facility on Buckingham Fountain is open to spectators.

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Participants interested in using the pre-race space at the Hilton Chicago are asked to email office@shamrockshuffle.com for instructions on how to access the space. Individuals interested in using the facility on the Buckingham fountain deck are not required to book the space. The facility will be first come first served.

Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space(s) on a first-come first-served basis.

Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment.

Additional questions can about lactation spaces can be directed to the office@shamrockshuffle.com email in advance of the event.

AID STATIONS

The 8K Run will feature two on-course aid stations offering Gatorade® Endurance Formula (lemon-lime), water, medical support and toilet facilities.

Aid Station 1: Mile 1.6 (Wacker Drive and LaSalle Street)

Aid Station 2: Mile 3.6 (Harrison and Wells Streets)

The 2-Mile Walk will have one on-course aid station offering water, medical support and toilet facilities.

Course time requirement

Participants must be capable of maintaining a 15:00/mile pace for the 8K Run, a 20:00/mile pace for The Mile and a 30:00/mile pace for the 2-Mile Walk. The event time requirements, start line to finish line, are 1 hour and 15 minutes (1:15:59) for the 8K Run, 20 minutes (00:20:59) for The Mile and 1 hour (1:00:59) for the 2-Mile Walk.

Participants who finish outside of the time requirement may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel. Runners who finish outside of the time requirement may not be recorded as official finishers.*

*Note timing devices are only applicable to the 8K Run and The Mile events. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event.

CLOCKS AND MILE MARKERS

Mile markers will be located at every mile for the 8K Run. A clock will be located at the 5K mark for the 8K Run. Timing mats for the 8K Run will be at the start and finish lines. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event. Mile markers will be located at each mile.

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LIVE RACE RESULTS

The most efficient way to stay updated on race day results is at shamrockshuffle.com. The mobile-friendly race website allows spectators to view our race leaderboard and to follow friends and family by getting real-time updates. Race results will be available for the 8K Run and The Mile.

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AGE GROUPS*

Men, Women and Non-Binary: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90, 90 and over. The top finishers in each age group will receive an award.

*Note age group awards are only applicable to the 8K Run event.

RUNNER REFRESHMENT

Refreshments will be available following the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk within the Runner Refreshment area, including Gatorade® Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) and bottled water. Only race finishers will be allowed in the Runner Refreshment area. Once you exit the finish area, you may not re-enter.

POST-RACE PARTY

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Post-Race Party will be held at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (Columbus and Ida B. Wells Drive) immediately following the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Post-Race Party will feature live music on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shufflers 21 years or older will receive a drink ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Saugatuck Brewing Company beer.* Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase for participants 21 years or older at Participant Packet Pick-up in advance of race day or on race day at the Post-Race Party. Drink tickets can be purchased for $6 and redeemed for one (1) Saugatuck Brewing Company beer.*

Look for Zero Waste Stations throughout Grant Park where green team volunteers will be on hand to ensure your Gatorade cups and food scraps get composted, water bottles are recycled and help sort other waste to minimize the materials sent to the landfill.

RACE AFTER PARTY

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle After Party will be hosted at Hard Rock Cafe on Sunday, March 24 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shufflers who bring their race bib will recieve one (1) complimentary beer.*

*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend.

SHARE YOUR SHUFFLE

Be sure to post your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle photos on social media and use #ShamrockShuffle and #Shuffleto8K for a chance to be featured on our event channels. If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items will be collected throughout race weekend at Packet Pick-up and in Grant Park on race day. Following the event, items can be reclaimed through our Lost and Found platform, available at shamrockshuffle.com/lostandfound. Items reclaimed post-event may be shipped to individuals for a shipping fee.

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SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

In 2018, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle was named a Gold Inspire certified event by the Council for Responsible Sport in recognition of our sustained commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. This year, the event is renewing its commitment to sustainability and will be pursuing recertification from the Council for Responsible Sport, a not-for-profit organization which provides objective, independent verification of the socially and environmentally responsible work of sporting events. Responsible Sport certified events are some of the world’s leading examples of responsible sport in action, supporting sustainability and environmental consciousness. Look for recycling icons located throughout the participant guide. These icons indicate many of the event’s sustainability initiatives. Thank you for helping to make the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle a more sustainable event!

Contribute to offsetting your race travel or other greenhouse gas emissions and help make the event more sustainable. You can join this collective effort to support verified, high-quality climate projects by making a donation in your participant account. If every participant contributes just one dollar, we can collectively purchase enough carbon offsets to neutralize the environmental impact of everyone’s travel. Thank you for going the distance by making a carbon offset purchase in your participant account.

OFFICIAL NIKE MERCHANDISE

Shuffle in style with Nike’s official Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle merchandise collection. The official collection will be available at Nike Chicago (669 N. Michigan Ave.), Fleet Feet Old Town (1706 N. Wells St.) and Fleet Feet South Loop (150 W. Roosevelt Rd.) starting on Monday, March 11.*

*Date subject to change

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle merchandise will be available through Fleet Feet Chicago in Grant Park from Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24.

STREAM FAST AND WATCH BETTER ON RACE DAY

Encourage your friends and family to watch the finish line live on race day! NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will offer a finish line live stream on nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 24.

DELOITTE TEAM COMPETITIONS

Deloitte Open Team Competition

Enhance your race day experience at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle by joining the Deloitte Open Team Competition. The team competition adds an extra element of fun and competitiveness to race day. The competition is open to all runners, running club members, groups of friends, co-workers and corporate teams. The Open Team Competition offers two divisions: Competitive and Recreational. The Open Team Competition includes men’s, women’s and mixed teams, as well as combined finish time and age-graded scoring. Visit shamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for more information and to create your team.

Deloitte Elite Club Competition

The 2024 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is hosting its 14th annual club 8K competition. The Deloitte Elite Club Competition attracts clubs from around the U.S. This unique opportunity allows USATF member clubs to compete on the roads for a $20,000 prize purse and national recognition as one of the top clubs. Visit shamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for more information.

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EVENT ALERT SYSTEM

The Event Alert System communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via email updates, color-coded signs, PA announcements and flags. Alert levels range from Low to Moderate to High to Extreme based primarily on weather conditions, as well as other factors. All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System before the race, remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day. For more information about the Event Alert System, visit shamrockshuffle.com/eas.

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES

We are excited to continue the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series in 2024. The Chicago Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, Bank of America Chicago 13.1 and Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The three races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities. Individuals who finish all 2024 events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for a guaranteed entry into the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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PARTICIPANT GUIDE 28 Start N. Harbor Dr. N. Field Dr. N. Stetson Ave. Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave. Art Institute of Chicago Cloud Gate Pritzker Music Pavilion BP Bridge Maggie Daley Park DuSable Lake Shore Dr. DuSable Lake Monroe Michigan E. Adams St. E. Jackson Blvd. E. Jackson Blvd. E. Van Buren St. E. Ida B. Wells Dr. E. Monroe St. E. Monroe St. E. Monroe St. E. Washington St. E. Madison St. Columbus Dr. E. Randolph Dr. A B C D E F G H W Grant Park Start/Finish map March 24, 2024 W 1 Elite Club 2 Red Gear Check 3 Start Hydration 4 Information 5 Adaptive Program 6 Beer Serving 7 Beer Ticket Sales 8 Advocate Health Care Entertainment Stage 9 Information Gate #1 Gate 1 3 2 6 4 7 5
29 PARTICIPANT GUIDE Finish E. Indiana Ave. Museum Campus DuSable Lake Shore Dr. Lake Shore Dr. Monroe Harbor Michigan Ave. E. Ida B. Wells Dr. E. Ida B. Wells Dr. E. Harrison St. E. Balbo Ave. E. Balbo Ave. E. 8th St. E. 11th St. Bridge E. 9th St. E. 11th St. E. Roosevelt Rd. Hilton Chicago Course route Road closed to vehicle traffic Pedestrian crosswalk Toilets Map subject to change N Information kiosks CTA train Parking Metra train Lactation Space Medical facilities 10 Food and Beverage 11 Beer Serving 12 Event Partners and Mechandise 13 Buckingham Hospitality 14 Information 15 Start Hydration 16 Blue Gear Check 17 Operations Compound 18 Harrison Volunteer Compound Gate #2 8 9 11 13 12 14 15 16 18 17 10 Zero waste stations Bicycle valet
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