Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k
April 2, 2017, Chicago, IL
6:30 am - 1:30 pm
Be a part of a Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition and support type 1 diabetes (T1D) research by joining Team JDRF at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K! Kicking off the running season in with this 8K (4.97-mile) run that features a course that weaves its way through downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park. When registering, remember to select JDRF Illinois from the Affiliated Charities dropdown on the second page of registration.
Schedule, Post-Race Party, and More
Schedule of events
Friday, March 31
McCormick Place, Hall C
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 1
McCormick Place, Hall C
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
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 begins at the 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
*Times subject to change
Participant Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will take place at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place.
Packet pick-up tickets will be emailed to all registered participants.
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.*
*No ticket? Packet pick-up tickets can be printed at the Participant Services Desk at the Health & Fitness Expo.
Post-Race Party
Celebrate your finish at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Post-Race Party immediately following the race. The Post-Race Party features live music. Runners will receive a drink ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for one (1) Michelob ULTRA*. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase in advance at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo or at the Post-Race Party.
To save time and avoid lines on race day, have your ID checked and purchase drink tickets* in advance at the Health & Fitness Expo.
For more information, please visit the official Shamrock Shuffle website.
Event Contact
Katrina Meckes
312-423-7196 | kmeckes@jdrf.org
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