Participant guide

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The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is one of Chicagorsquos classic road races with a history spanning more than three decades Rain snow sunshine and cloudy skies thousands of runners have journeyed through the Loop and crossed the finish line We are excited to have you join the Shamrock Shuffle tradition on Sunday March 29 as we celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day the Chicago running community and runners like you who bring the spirit of the Shamrock Shuffle to life

The information in this guide will help you plan your race weekend adventures from the Health amp Fitness Expo at McCormick Place to the start line in Grant Park to the finish line and finally to the post-race party and after party

Race weekend schedule of eventsFriday March 2710 am ndash 8 pm Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-up McCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D1

Saturday March 289 am ndash 6 pm Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-up McCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D1Sunday March 29630 am Gear check opens630 am Start Corrals Elite A B C and D open730 am Start Corrals E F G and H open820 am Wave 1 Start Corrals Elite A B C and D close830 am Wave 1 race start900 am Post-Race Party begins900 am Wave 2 Start Corrals E F G and H close915 am Wave 2 race start930 am Live music begins at the Post-Race Party1130 am Gear check closes100 pm Beer ticket sales end130 pm Post-Race Party ends200 pm Race after party at The Scout begins

Packet pick-up emailRunners will receive a packet pick-up email during the third week of March You must present this email at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo on Friday March 27 or Saturday March 28 to receive your participant packet participant bag and Nike participant running shirt

The packet pick-up email can be presented in the form of a printouthard copy or on the screen of a mobile device or tablet

Verify your race day informationYour name age division bib number start wave and start corral assignment will be listed in your packet pick-up email This information is used for online race results age division scoring and awards and future start corral assignments If any of the information is inaccurate you can make corrections by contacting the event office at 3129049814 or emailing officeshamrockshufflecom prior to race weekend

Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-upLocation and hoursMcCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D12301 South Lake Shore DrChicago IL 60616

Friday March 27 10 am ndash 8 pmSaturday March 28 9 am ndash 6 pm

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo offers runners the opportunity to visit more than 80 health and fitness industry exhibitors offering Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K official merchandise and the latest in running footwear apparel nutrition and technology Runners must attend the Health amp Fitness Expo to pick up their participant packets and participant bags The Expo is free and open to the public so bring a friend come with fellow runners and have fun

Participant packet and participant bagRunners will receive a participant packet and participant bag at the Health amp Fitness Expo Your packet will include your bib number MYLAPS Bib Tag timing device and gear check tag Your clear plastic participant bag will include your Nike running shirt and should be used as your gear check bag on race day

Please note that participant packets and bags will not be mailed and will not be available on race day

Participant packet and bag pick-up instructionsbull You (or someone on your behalf) must present your packet pick-up email at the Expo

to get your participant packetbull Within the packet pick-up area of the Expo present your packet pick-up email to a

volunteer bull If you misplaced or did not receive a packet pick-up email go directly to the

participant services desk where a staff member will verify your registration and print a packet pick-up email for you

bull After receiving your participant packet proceed to the participant bag pick-up area to receive your participant bag and Nike running shirt

Since 2010 Nikersquos Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K participant running shirts have been made out of 100 recycled polyester

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Bib numberYour 2015 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K bib number is a unique identifier that must be worn and visible at all times on race day Your bib number indicates your assigned start corral and gear check location

What you need to know about your bib numberbull Your bib number must be fastened to the front of your running attire and visible to

gain access into your start corral on race morningbull Fill out the back of your bib number with your emergency contact and medical

informationbull Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by youbull The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in

disqualification

Timing deviceYour MYLAPS Bib Tag timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number Do not remove the timing strip from your bib fold or damage it in any way You must wear your bib number on your outermost layer of clothing throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line The MYLAPS Bib Tag is a single-use device that does not need to be returned after the event

McCormick Place parkingMcCormick Place is offering Expo attendees a reduced $10 rate for Parking Lot A Additional information and driving directions are available at shamrockshufflecom

CTA Transit tips to Health amp Fitness Expo at McCormick PlaceThe Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to get to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo Check out CTArsquos transit tips From Downtown Chicagobull From Michigan Avenue take a southbound 3 King Drive bus to King Drive23rd

(located across the street from McCormick Place) Buses run every 7 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Red Line train to the Cermak-Chinatown station and transfer to an

eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland63rd) to the Cermak-

McCormick Place station Then walk three blocks east to McCormick Place or transfer to an eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes

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The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is one of Chicagorsquos classic road races with a history spanning more than three decades Rain snow sunshine and cloudy skies thousands of runners have journeyed through the Loop and crossed the finish line We are excited to have you join the Shamrock Shuffle tradition on Sunday March 29 as we celebrate St Patrickrsquos Day the Chicago running community and runners like you who bring the spirit of the Shamrock Shuffle to life

The information in this guide will help you plan your race weekend adventures from the Health amp Fitness Expo at McCormick Place to the start line in Grant Park to the finish line and finally to the post-race party and after party

Race weekend schedule of eventsFriday March 2710 am ndash 8 pm Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-up McCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D1

Saturday March 289 am ndash 6 pm Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-up McCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D1Sunday March 29630 am Gear check opens630 am Start Corrals Elite A B C and D open730 am Start Corrals E F G and H open820 am Wave 1 Start Corrals Elite A B C and D close830 am Wave 1 race start900 am Post-Race Party begins900 am Wave 2 Start Corrals E F G and H close915 am Wave 2 race start930 am Live music begins at the Post-Race Party1130 am Gear check closes100 pm Beer ticket sales end130 pm Post-Race Party ends200 pm Race after party at The Scout begins

Packet pick-up emailRunners will receive a packet pick-up email during the third week of March You must present this email at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo on Friday March 27 or Saturday March 28 to receive your participant packet participant bag and Nike participant running shirt

The packet pick-up email can be presented in the form of a printouthard copy or on the screen of a mobile device or tablet

Verify your race day informationYour name age division bib number start wave and start corral assignment will be listed in your packet pick-up email This information is used for online race results age division scoring and awards and future start corral assignments If any of the information is inaccurate you can make corrections by contacting the event office at 3129049814 or emailing officeshamrockshufflecom prior to race weekend

Health amp Fitness ExpoPacket pick-upLocation and hoursMcCormick Place Lakeside Center Hall D12301 South Lake Shore DrChicago IL 60616

Friday March 27 10 am ndash 8 pmSaturday March 28 9 am ndash 6 pm

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo offers runners the opportunity to visit more than 80 health and fitness industry exhibitors offering Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K official merchandise and the latest in running footwear apparel nutrition and technology Runners must attend the Health amp Fitness Expo to pick up their participant packets and participant bags The Expo is free and open to the public so bring a friend come with fellow runners and have fun

Participant packet and participant bagRunners will receive a participant packet and participant bag at the Health amp Fitness Expo Your packet will include your bib number MYLAPS Bib Tag timing device and gear check tag Your clear plastic participant bag will include your Nike running shirt and should be used as your gear check bag on race day

Please note that participant packets and bags will not be mailed and will not be available on race day

Participant packet and bag pick-up instructionsbull You (or someone on your behalf) must present your packet pick-up email at the Expo

to get your participant packetbull Within the packet pick-up area of the Expo present your packet pick-up email to a

volunteer bull If you misplaced or did not receive a packet pick-up email go directly to the

participant services desk where a staff member will verify your registration and print a packet pick-up email for you

bull After receiving your participant packet proceed to the participant bag pick-up area to receive your participant bag and Nike running shirt

Since 2010 Nikersquos Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K participant running shirts have been made out of 100 recycled polyester

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Bib numberYour 2015 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K bib number is a unique identifier that must be worn and visible at all times on race day Your bib number indicates your assigned start corral and gear check location

What you need to know about your bib numberbull Your bib number must be fastened to the front of your running attire and visible to

gain access into your start corral on race morningbull Fill out the back of your bib number with your emergency contact and medical

informationbull Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by youbull The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in

disqualification

Timing deviceYour MYLAPS Bib Tag timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number Do not remove the timing strip from your bib fold or damage it in any way You must wear your bib number on your outermost layer of clothing throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line The MYLAPS Bib Tag is a single-use device that does not need to be returned after the event

McCormick Place parkingMcCormick Place is offering Expo attendees a reduced $10 rate for Parking Lot A Additional information and driving directions are available at shamrockshufflecom

CTA Transit tips to Health amp Fitness Expo at McCormick PlaceThe Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to get to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo Check out CTArsquos transit tips From Downtown Chicagobull From Michigan Avenue take a southbound 3 King Drive bus to King Drive23rd

(located across the street from McCormick Place) Buses run every 7 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Red Line train to the Cermak-Chinatown station and transfer to an

eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland63rd) to the Cermak-

McCormick Place station Then walk three blocks east to McCormick Place or transfer to an eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes

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Bib numberYour 2015 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K bib number is a unique identifier that must be worn and visible at all times on race day Your bib number indicates your assigned start corral and gear check location

What you need to know about your bib numberbull Your bib number must be fastened to the front of your running attire and visible to

gain access into your start corral on race morningbull Fill out the back of your bib number with your emergency contact and medical

informationbull Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by youbull The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in

disqualification

Timing deviceYour MYLAPS Bib Tag timing device is permanently attached to the back of your bib number Do not remove the timing strip from your bib fold or damage it in any way You must wear your bib number on your outermost layer of clothing throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place Your time will be recorded from the point at which you cross the timing mats at the start line until you cross the timing mats at the finish line The MYLAPS Bib Tag is a single-use device that does not need to be returned after the event

McCormick Place parkingMcCormick Place is offering Expo attendees a reduced $10 rate for Parking Lot A Additional information and driving directions are available at shamrockshufflecom

CTA Transit tips to Health amp Fitness Expo at McCormick PlaceThe Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to get to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo Check out CTArsquos transit tips From Downtown Chicagobull From Michigan Avenue take a southbound 3 King Drive bus to King Drive23rd

(located across the street from McCormick Place) Buses run every 7 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Red Line train to the Cermak-Chinatown station and transfer to an

eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutesbull Or take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland63rd) to the Cermak-

McCormick Place station Then walk three blocks east to McCormick Place or transfer to an eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes

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From Ogilvie Transportation Centerbull Take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland63rd) from Clinton station

(located two blocks north of Ogilvie) Exit at Cermak-McCormick Place station and walk three blocks east to McCormick Place or transfer to an eastbound 21 Cermak bus to King Drive23rd (located across the street from McCormick Place) Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes

From Union Stationbull Take either a 1 BronzevilleUnion Station 7 Harrison or 126 Jackson bus

to Michigan Avenue Then transfer to a southbound 3 King Drive bus to King Drive23rd (located across the street from McCormick Place) Buses run every 7 to 20 minutes The 1 and 7 buses only operate on weekdays

Divvy to the Health amp Fitness ExpoGo green get fit and Divvy to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo Divvy Ambassadors will be at the 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Drive docking station on Friday March 27 from 930 am to 830 pm and Saturday March 28 from 830 am to 630 pm to ensure you can always take or return a bike

Race day transportation parkingPublic transportation is strongly recommended for race day transportation to Grant Park Go to the Metra website (metrarailcom) or the CTA website (transitchicagocom) 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

CTA Transit tips to Grant ParkThe Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and convenient way to get to Grant Park on race day Check out CTArsquos transit tips

From Downtown Chicagobull Take the Green Orange Pink or Brown Line trains to the AdamsWabash station

Walk one block north to Monroe Street and three blocks east on Monroe Street to Columbus Drive

bull Or take the Red or Blue Line trains to the Jackson station walk east on Jackson Drive to Columbus Drive

From Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station bull Due to event street closures in this area we encourage you to use the trip planner at

transitchicagocom for detailed travel information

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Divvy to Grant ParkWarm up your legs and Divvy to Grant Park on race day Divvy Ambassadors will be at the Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard as well as Michigan Avenue and Congress Parkway docking stations on Sunday March 29 from 630 am to 1 pm to ensure you can always take or return a bike

ParkWhiz ParkWhiz allows you to find and book the most convenient parking spot for your needs at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K With ParkWhiz you can book a parking spot in advance for a variety of parking lots surrounding Grant Park and the Shamrock Shuffle course or even find a space near your hotel All parking booked ahead of time ensures you have a locked-in rate and a guaranteed spot will be waiting for you when you arrive ParkWhiz offers Chicago parking at over 200 locations throughout the city and along the Shamrock Shuffle course Go to parkwhizcom to find your spot

Important race day information All runners have been assigned to Start Wave 1 or Start Wave 2 Your assigned start wave determines what time you start the race and where you need to check your gear

bull Runners in the Elite Corral (Elite Club Competition teams and elite runners) will check their gear at the Elite Club Tent and will start at 830 am

bull Runners in Wave 1mdashthose assigned to Start Corrals A B C and Dmdashwill check their gear at Red Gear Check and will start at 830 am

bull Runners in Wave 2mdashthose assigned to Start Corrals E F G and H mdashwill check their gear at Blue Gear Check and will start at 915 am

Gear checkPrior to the race you can check small personal items in your event-issued gear check bag at your assigned gear check tent Gear check tents will be open from 630 am ndash 1130 am The location of your gear check tent corresponds with your start wave assignment and the color of your bib number

What you need to know about gear check bull Use your event-issued clear plastic bag (participant bag) If you bring your own bag

you may be asked to empty the contents of your bag into a clear plastic bag prior to checking your gear Please note the event will not handle oversized bags or luggage

bull To check your gear remove the gear check tag from your bib number and fasten it to your bag using the instructions provided on your participant packet

bull Do not check valuable items such as wallets money phones or jewelry The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is not responsible for lost damaged or stolen items

bull Do not leave bags unattended within Grant Park Unattended bags will be confiscated and removed from the park

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bull Bags not claimed by 1130 am will be taken back to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K office (135 S LaSalle St Suite 1160) where they can be picked up in person starting Monday March 30 at 10 am Any items unclaimed by May 1 2015 will no longer be available

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K participant bag (also your gear check bag) is recyclable and can be recycled wherever plastic bags are accepted for recycling

Toilet facilitiesToilet facilities are located throughout Grant Park near the start and finish areas as well as at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Post-Race Party Expect lines at the toilet facilities and allow for ample time to get to your start corral prior to the start of the race

Paper products used at the portable restrooms on the course and through Grant Park are made of 100 recycled materials

Aid stationsTwo on-course aid stations will offer Gatoradereg Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) water medical support and toilet facilities

bull Aid Station 1 Mile 18 (State Street and Randolph Street)bull Aid Station 2 Mile 35 (Franklin Street and Monroe Street)

Course time requirement Runners must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace and complete the full 8K distancemdashstart line to finish linemdashwithin the event time requirement of 1 hour and 15 minutes (hmmss11559) Runners who finish outside of the time requirement will not be recorded as official finishers and may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel

Clocks and mile markersClocks and mile markers will be located at every mile Timing mats will be at the start line 5K (31 miles) and at the finish line

Race results Live results will be available during the race at shamrockshufflecom Following the race complete race results will be posted online on the results page at shamrockshufflecom Questions regarding race results should be emailed to resultsshamrockshufflecom

Age groupsMale and Female 14 amp 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 amp over The top five finishers in each age group will be mailed an engraved award

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Wave 1 Start corrals Elite Club Competition Elite A B C and DBib and gear check color RedStart corrals open 630 amStart corrals close 820 amRace start time 830 am

If you are not in your start corral by 820 am you must start at the back of Wave 1 Start Corral D

Directions to Red Gear CheckEnter Grant Park at Gate 1bull From Gate 1 Walk east on Jackson Drive past Columbus Drive Red Gear Check is

located to the left of the Petrillo Bandshell

Start corral access from Red Gear Checkbull Start Corrals Elite A and B Walk west from Red Gear Check to Columbus Drive

Start corral entrances will be located on the east side of Columbus Drive bull Start Corral C Walk south from Red Gear Check toward Jackson Drive Walk west

through the park following the signs indicating Start Corral C The start corral entrance will be located on the east side of Columbus Drive

bull Start Corral D Walk south from Red Gear Check to Jackson Drive Walk west on the sidewalk the start corral entrance will be located off of Jackson Drive

Note Lake Michigan is to the east

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Information kiosks

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1 Elite Club Tent

2 Red Gear Check

3 Red Start Hydration

5 Beer Tent

6 Beer Ticket Tent

4 Information Tent

7 Information Tent

9 Buckingham Hospitality Tent

8 Post-Race Party Stage

10 Beer Ticket Tent

11 Beer Tent

13 Blue Gear Check

12 Blue Start Hydration

15 Operations Compound

14 Information Tent

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Post-Race Party

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Black = Directions to your gear check tentGreen = Directions from your gear check tent to your start corral

Wave 2 Start corrals E F G and HBib and gear check color BlueStart corrals open 730 amStart corrals close 900 amRace start time 915 am

If you are not in your start corral by 9 am you must start at the back of Wave 2 Start Corral H

Directions to Blue Gear CheckEnter Grant Park at Gate 2 or Gate 3bull From Gate 2 Walk east on eastbound Congress Parkway Blue Gear Check is located

to the right within Grant Parkbull From Gate 3 Walk east on the Harrison Foot Bridge Blue Gear Check is located east

of the foot bridge within Grant Park

Start corral access from Blue Gear Checkbull Walk east from Blue Gear Check to Columbus Drive Start corral entrances will be on

the east and west sides of Columbus Drive

Note Lake Michigan is to the east

StartFinish

N Harbor Dr

N Field Dr

N Stetson Ave

Michigan Ave Michigan Ave

Art Instituteof Chicago

Cloud Gate

Park Grill

PritzkerMusic

Pavilion

BP Bridge

Maggie Daley Park

E Indiana Ave

MuseumCampus

Lake Shore DrLake Shore Dr Lake Shore Dr

Monroe Harbor

Michigan Ave

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Grant Park Startfinish map

Course route

Road closed to vehicle traffic

Pedestrian crosswalk

Toilets

Map subject to changeN

Information kiosks

CTA train

Parking

Metra train

Medical facilities

1 Elite Club Tent

2 Red Gear Check

3 Red Start Hydration

5 Beer Tent

6 Beer Ticket Tent

4 Information Tent

7 Information Tent

9 Buckingham Hospitality Tent

8 Post-Race Party Stage

10 Beer Ticket Tent

11 Beer Tent

13 Blue Gear Check

12 Blue Start Hydration

15 Operations Compound

14 Information Tent

16 Harrison Volunteer

Post-Race Party

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Gate 3

Gate 2

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Black = Directions to your gear check tentGreen = Directions from your gear check tent to your start corral

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Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment Refreshments will be available beyond the finish line within the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area including Gatoradereg Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) Aquafina bottled water bananas and a variety of food items from Marianorsquos Only race finishers will be allowed in the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area Once you exit the finish area you may not re-enter

Green team volunteers will be located throughout the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area to assist in discarding materials appropriately into compost recycle or trash receptacles

Post-Race PartyThe Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Post-Race Party will be held at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (Columbus Dr and Congress Pkwy) immediately following the race from 9 am ndash 130 pm The Post-Race Party will feature the Chancey Brothers playing live from 930 am to 1 pm Shamrock Shuffle runners 21 years or older 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 amp Fitness Expo or on race day at the Post-Race Party

Race after partyThe Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K after party will be hosted at The Scout Waterhouse amp Kitchen (1301 S Wabash St) on Sunday March 29 from 2 pm to 1 am Shamrock Shuffle runners who bring their race bib will receive a ticket that can be redeemed for one (1) Michelob ULTRA

You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase andor consume alcoholic beverages at the Post-Race Party and the race after party at The Scout Waterhouse amp Kitchen

Official merchandise retailersNike will offer official Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K merchandise at Nike Chicago Nike Running Bucktown and the Fleet Feet Sports locations listed below Official merchandise will also be available at the Nike Booth during the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo

Nike Chicago Nike Running Bucktown 669 N Michigan Ave 1640 N Damen Ave3126426363 7732781095

fresh fuelto help you go the distance

Whether yoursquore looking for fresh healthy choices to fuel your training for a big race or you simply want to enjoy a longer healthier life Marianorsquos offers the finest variety of all-natural organic and nutritious foods for your journey

to be fit and live well Stop in and shop today

Wersquore proud to once again sponsor the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k

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Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment Refreshments will be available beyond the finish line within the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area including Gatoradereg Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) Aquafina bottled water bananas and a variety of food items from Marianorsquos Only race finishers will be allowed in the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area Once you exit the finish area you may not re-enter

Green team volunteers will be located throughout the Marianorsquos Runner Refreshment area to assist in discarding materials appropriately into compost recycle or trash receptacles

Post-Race PartyThe Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Post-Race Party will be held at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (Columbus Dr and Congress Pkwy) immediately following the race from 9 am ndash 130 pm The Post-Race Party will feature the Chancey Brothers playing live from 930 am to 1 pm Shamrock Shuffle runners 21 years or older 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 amp Fitness Expo or on race day at the Post-Race Party

Race after partyThe Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K after party will be hosted at The Scout Waterhouse amp Kitchen (1301 S Wabash St) on Sunday March 29 from 2 pm to 1 am Shamrock Shuffle runners who bring their race bib will receive a ticket that can be redeemed for one (1) Michelob ULTRA

You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase andor consume alcoholic beverages at the Post-Race Party and the race after party at The Scout Waterhouse amp Kitchen

Official merchandise retailersNike will offer official Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K merchandise at Nike Chicago Nike Running Bucktown and the Fleet Feet Sports locations listed below Official merchandise will also be available at the Nike Booth during the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo

Nike Chicago Nike Running Bucktown 669 N Michigan Ave 1640 N Damen Ave3126426363 7732781095

fresh fuelto help you go the distance

Whether yoursquore looking for fresh healthy choices to fuel your training for a big race or you simply want to enjoy a longer healthier life Marianorsquos offers the finest variety of all-natural organic and nutritious foods for your journey

to be fit and live well Stop in and shop today

Wersquore proud to once again sponsor the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k

ldquolikerdquo us atfacebookcommarianosmarket

follow us atpinterestcommarianosmarket

follow us attwittermarianosmarket

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Fleet Feet Sports ndash Lincoln Square Fleet Feet Sports ndash Old Town 4762 N Lincoln Ave 1620 N Wells St7732713338 3125873338

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Commemorative merchandiseCommemorative merchandise for the 2015 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K will be sold at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health amp Fitness Expo as well as in Grant Park on race day

NBC 5 Chicago live coverageOn race morning NBCChicagocom will provide live streaming coverage of the race start and finish including a finish line camera from 830 - 11 am where supporters can watch their favorite runner cross the line Download the NBCChicago Mobile app to watch on your phone

Sustainability initiativesThe Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is proud to have earned Silver certification from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2013 for its ongoing ability to meet high standards of environmental and social responsibility This recognition is the result of the help we receive from runners spectators and the community to keep the Shuffle ldquogreenrdquo Look for recycling icons located throughout the Participant Guide these icons indicate many of the eventrsquos sustainability initiatives Thank you for helping to make the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K a sustainable event

Event Alert SystemThe Event Alert System communicates the status of course conditions to participants leading up to and on race day via email updates color-coded signs PA announcements and flags Alert levels range from Low to Moderate to High to Extreme based primarily on weather conditions as well as other factors All participants should familiarize themselves with the Event Alert System prior to the race remain alert for directions from race officials throughout the event and take precautions to prepare properly for varying weather conditions on race day For more information about the Event Alert System visit shamrockshufflecomeas

Event rulesAll participants must follow the official event rules of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K which are posted on the event website at shamrockshufflecomrules Event rules should be reviewed in their entirety prior to race day

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