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8K RUN

Participants at the start line of the 2022 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle

Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kick off your running season with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 24! The Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best spring running events, welcoming everyone from elite athletes to beginner runners with a one-of-a-kind course that weaves its way through Chicago’s Loop, starting and finishing in Grant Park.

Registration for the 8K Run has reached capacity and is now closed. Sign up for the e-newsletter to be notified when registration opens for the 2025 event, scheduled for March 23, 2025.



WHAT YOU GET

  • Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Nike race shirt
  • Festive knit hat
  • A drink ticket for one beer at the Post-Race Party
  • An official finisher’s medal
  • Event bib number and timing device

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


PACKET MAILING

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will mail a limited number of packets to participants for the 2024 event. This was an option for participants at the point of registration and was only be available to the first 5,000 people who select and pay $20 to have their packets mailed. The packet mailing option includes the shipment of your event bib number, participant t-shirt and promotional item.

The deadline to purchase packet mailing was Tuesday, February 6.


ADAPTIVE PROGRAM

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle strives to provide accessibility for all athletes with impairments through our Adaptive Program. This program is open to all athletes with a permanent intellectual or physical impairment. Learn more about the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Adaptive Program.


BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 8K RUN ENTRY EVENT REQUIREMENTS

  • Registrants for the 8K Run must be capable of maintaining a 15:00/mile pace, completing the full event distance, start line to finish line, within the event time requirement of 1 hour and 15 minutes (h:mm:ss/1:15:59).
  • Participants must be 8 years of age or older on event day. Participants under 18 years of age must have a statement signed by a parent or legal guardian permitting participation.
  • Sale and/or transfer of race entries/bib numbers is strictly prohibited.
  • All entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred toward a future event.
  • Participants must adhere to city, state and other public health guidelines and orders.
  • All participants must be familiar with and abide by the event rules.

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