GENERAL INFORMATION

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations! The Chicago tradition continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kicks off the spring running season in Chicago.

Schedule of events
Packet Pick-up
Post-Race Party
Transportation and parking
Official hotel
Watch live on race day
Lost and found
ASL interpretation services
Race day lactation spaces

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, March 20

Packet Pick-up
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago

Saturday, March 21

Packet Pick-up
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, Chicago

The Mile
Grant Park, Chicago

9:30 a.m. Gear check opens
11:00 a.m. Competitive start
11:15 a.m. Recreational start
11:40 a.m. Competitive wave awards ceremony at finish line
12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

Sunday, March 22

8K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Grant Park, Chicago

7:00 a.m.            Red gear check opens
7:30 a.m.            Blue gear check opens
8:25 a.m.            Wheelchair race start
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 Wave race start
12:00 p.m.          Gear check closes
1:00 p.m.            Post-Race Party ends

Times and locations subject to change.

PACKET PICK-UP

Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. You must attend the Participant Packet Pick-up to pick up your bib number, participant bag, Nike participant shirt, festive commemorative item 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.

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) beer.*

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

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

Millennium Garages

Millennium Garages offer the closest parking options to Grant Park. A discounted parking rate will be available to Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle attendees throughout race weekend.

For more information, visit millenniumgarages.com.

Public transportation

Public transportation is strongly recommended for race day transportation to Grant Park. Go to metra.com or transitchicago.com to plan your route by train or bus. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion and street closures in the downtown area due to the race.

Metra

Metra trains are a great way to travel downtown race weekend. Participants and spectators are encouraged to take advantage of Metra’s $7 Saturday/Sunday passes good for unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday, or Metra’s $10 weekend pass (available in the Ventra app only) for unlimited rides on both Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Metra service, visit metra.com or call 312.322.6777.

Take CTA race day

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to get to Grant Park on race day. Check out CTA’s transit tips below and visit transitchicago.com for more information.

CTA Transit directions to Grant Park
From Downtown Chicago

• From the Adams/Wabash station on the Green, Orange, Pink and Brown elevated lines, walk one block south to Jackson Blvd. then one block east on Jackson Blvd. to enter the event at Michigan Ave. From the Red and Blue Line subways, exit at the accessible Jackson station and walk three blocks east on Jackson Blvd. to enter the event at Jackson Blvd.

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.

Divvy

Explore Divvy Bikes – Chicago’s premier bike and scooter share system. Rent a bike or scooter conveniently from various docking stations across Chicago.

OFFICIAL HOTEL

The Hilton Chicago is the official hotel of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. Located across the street from Grant Park, at 720 South Michigan Avenue, the Hilton Chicago is steps away from the start and finish lines and is a hub of activity on race weekend.

WATCH LIVE ON RACE DAY

Watch the finish line livestream on nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com on race morning from 8 to 11 a.m.

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items will be collected throughout Packet Pick-up at the Packet Pick-up tent and at all information tents on race day. More information about Lost & Found will be available in advance of the 2025 event.

ASL INTERPRETATION SERVICES

Sign language interpreters will be in Grant Park race weekend to assist participants who may need to utilize their service.

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 available to spectators.

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. All facilities will be first come, first served. Staff will be onsite at each location to assist those interested in using the space(s). Please note, the event will not store or transport equipment.

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