Shamrock Shuffle8K 2017 BANK OF AMERICA
The streets of Chicago will be a green blur on Sunday, April 2 as runners continue their St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations during the 2017 Annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. The race is a tradition to help jump start the running season by looping through 4.97 miles through the heart of downtown. New this year is an untimed two-mile walk, which shares the Grant Park start and finish line with the 8K race, but loops down the lakefront. The walk has a 1,500-person capacity. “The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is an event that is a true reflection of the Chicago running community,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “Each year, we see the excitement of individuals as they line up at the start line, ready to take on their first road race, tackle a new PR or find a healthy way to continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with their family and friends.”
PACKET PICKUP
Runners will need to pick up their race packets at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place. The expo takes place on Friday and Saturday, and all participants will receive a pick-up ticket via email. 34
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If you cannot attend the Health & Fitness Expo, a friend, family member or co-worker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your packet pick-up ticket. For $15, participants can select bib mailing for the 2017 event. This will come at a firstcome-first-serve basis for 5,000 people, and those who chose this can pick up their Nike participant running shirt on race day.
RACE DAY
Due to large expected crowds, public transportation is encouraged for all runners. If you do drive, you can park in the Grant Park North, Grant Park South, Millennium Park and Millennium Lakeside garages.
POST-RACE PARTY
Celebrate your accomplishment at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Post-Race Party immediately following the race. Runners will receive a redeemable ticket for one Michelob ULTRA, and can enjoy food and live music with fellow participants. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. Following the post-race party, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K After Party will be hosted at The Scout Waterhouse & Kitchen (1301 S. Wabash Ave.) from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up McCormick Place, Hall C 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up McCormick Place, Hall C 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Grant Park, Chicago 6:30 a.m. Gear check opens 6:30 a.m. Start corrals open 8:30 a.m. Wave 1 race start 9:00 a.m. Post-Race Party begins 9:00 a.m. Wave 2 race start 9:30 a.m. Walk start 9:30 a.m. Live music at Post-Race Party 11:30 a.m. Gear check closes 1:00 p.m. Beer ticket sales end 1:30 p.m. Post-Race Party ends
Photo by: Ali Engin
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