General Information

Kick off the running and racing season in Chicago at the 2010 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. The 8K (4.97-mile) run starts and finishes in Chicago's Grant Park.

2010 Participant Guide
Location and Start Times
Age Groups
Packet Pick-Up
Post-Race Party
Official Merchandise 

2010 Participant Guide
All the information you need to prepare for the 2010 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is available in the 2010 Participant Guide. The Participant Guide includes a race weekend timeline, details about the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Health & Fitness Expo, Packet Pick-Up, and important race day information. You can download the Participant Guide by clicking here: www.shamrockshuffle.com/2010participantguide (.pdf)

Location and Start Time
Location:       Grant Park, Chicago
Race Start:    9:00 a.m. (CDT)

Age Groups
Male and Female: 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 & over.

Participant Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up includes:

• Timing Device
• Bib Number
• Technical T-Shirt (Men's and Women's sizes)
• Participant Bag

Packet Pick-Up will take place at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Health & Fitness Expo at Chicago's Navy Pier, Exhibition Hall A, during regular Expo hours:

Friday, March 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All Participant Packets must be picked up during the above times. Packets are not available for pick up the day of the event.

• If you cannot attend the Expo, a friend, family member or co-worker can pick up your packet for you by presenting a copy of your Participant Confirmation Ticket*.
• Participant Confirmation Tickets will be e-mailed to all registered participants prior to the event.

*No Ticket? Participant Confirmation Tickets can be printed at the Participant Services Desk at the Health & Fitness Expo.  

Post-Race Party
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Post-Race Party will be held in Grant Park (on Columbus Dr. between Congress Pkwy. and Balbo Dr.) immediately following the race from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Post-Race Party will feature live musical entertainment by Maggie Speaks from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Michelob Ultra beer* sales will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. You will receive a ticket for a free Michelob Ultra beer* attached to your bib number. Additional beer tickets* may be purchased in advance at the Health & Fitness Expo (three for $10) or at the Post-Race Party ($4 each). Other beverage and food options will also be available for purchase at the Post-Race Party.

To save time and avoid lines on race day, have your ID checked and purchase your beer tickets in advance at the Health & Fitness Expo at the Imerman Angels ID Area/Drink Tickets booth.

*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to consume and/or purchase beer at the Post-Race Party.

Official Merchandise
Nike will offer Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Official Merchandise at NIKETOWN and Chicago area Fleet Feet Sports locations listed below. Additional Official Merchandise can be purchased at the Nike Booth during the Health & Fitness Expo.

NIKETOWN
669 N. Michigan Ave.
312.642.6363

Fleet Feet Sports
1620 N. Wells St.
312.587.3338

Fleet Feet Sports
4555 N. Lincoln Ave.
773.271.3338