Participant guide - Shamrock Shuffle

Participant guide
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is one of Chicago’s 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. Patrick’s Day, the Chicago running community and runners like you who
bring the spirit of the Shamrock Shuffle to life.
Verify your race day information
The information in this guide will help you plan your race weekend adventures, from the
Health & 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.
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
Location and hours
Race weekend schedule of events
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D1
2301 South Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60616
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, March 27, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, March 27
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D1
Saturday, March 28
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall D1
Sunday, March 29
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. 8:20 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Gear check opens
Start Corrals Elite, A, B, C and D open
Start Corrals E, F, G and H open
Wave 1 Start Corrals Elite, A, B, C and D close
Wave 1 race start
Post-Race Party begins
Wave 2 Start Corrals E, F, G and H close
Wave 2 race start
Live music begins at the Post-Race Party
Gear check closes
Beer ticket sales end
Post-Race Party ends
Race after party at The Scout begins
Packet pick-up email
Runners 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 & 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 printout/hard copy, or on the screen of a mobile
device or tablet.
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Your 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 312.904.9814 or
emailing [email protected] prior to race weekend.
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & 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 & 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 bag
Runners will receive a participant packet and participant bag at the Health & 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 instructions
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You (or someone on your behalf) must present your packet pick-up email at the Expo
to get your participant packet.
Within the packet pick-up area of the Expo, present your packet pick-up email to a
volunteer.
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.
After receiving your participant packet, proceed to the participant bag pick-up area
to receive your participant bag and Nike running shirt.
Since 2010, Nike’s Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K participant running shirts have been made
out of 100% recycled polyester.
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Bib number
Your 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 number:
• Your bib number must be fastened to the front of your running attire and visible to
gain access into your start corral on race morning.
• Fill out the back of your bib number with your emergency contact and medical
information.
• Your bib number is non-transferable and must be worn only by you.
• The sale or transfer of your bib number is strictly prohibited and will result in
disqualification.
Timing device
Your 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 parking
McCormick Place is offering Expo attendees a reduced $10 rate for Parking Lot A.
Additional information and driving directions are available at shamrockshuffle.com.
CTA Transit tips to Health & Fitness Expo at
McCormick Place
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and
convenient way to get to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Health & Fitness Expo. Check out CTA’s transit tips:
From Downtown Chicago
• From Michigan Avenue, take a southbound #3 King Drive bus to King Drive/23rd
(located across the street from McCormick Place). Buses run every 7 to 20 minutes.
• Or take a Red Line train to the Cermak-Chinatown station and transfer to an
eastbound #21 Cermak bus to King Drive/23rd. Buses run every 15 to 20 minutes.
• Or take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd) to the CermakMcCormick Place station. Then, walk three blocks east to McCormick Place or
transfer to an eastbound #21 Cermak bus to King Drive/23rd. Buses run every 15 to
20 minutes.
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From Ogilvie Transportation Center
• Take a Green Line train (either Cottage Grove or Ashland/63rd) 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 Drive/23rd (located across the street from McCormick Place). Buses run
every 15 to 20 minutes.
From Union Station
• Take either a #1 Bronzeville/Union Station*, #7 Harrison*, or #126 Jackson bus
to Michigan Avenue. Then, transfer to a southbound #3 King Drive bus to King
Drive/23rd (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 & Fitness Expo
Go green, get fit and Divvy to the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness
Expo. Divvy Ambassadors will be at the 23rd Street and Martin Luther King Drive docking
station on Friday, March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, from
8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to ensure you can always take or return a bike.
Race day transportation parking
Public transportation is strongly recommended for race day transportation to Grant Park.
Go to the Metra website (metrarail.com) or the CTA website (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.
CTA Transit tips to Grant Park
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:
From Downtown Chicago
• Take the Green, Orange, Pink or Brown Line trains to the Adams/Wabash station.
Walk one block north to Monroe Street and three blocks east on Monroe Street to
Columbus Drive.
• 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
• Due to event street closures in this area we encourage you to use the trip planner at
transitchicago.com for detailed travel information.
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Divvy to Grant Park
Warm 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 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 parkwhiz.com to find your spot.
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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.
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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 8:30 a.m.
Runners in Wave 1—those assigned to Start Corrals A, B, C and D—will check their
gear at Red Gear Check and will start at 8:30 a.m.
Runners in Wave 2—those assigned to Start Corrals E, F, G and H —will check their
gear at Blue Gear Check and will start at 9:15 a.m.
Gear check
Prior 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 6:30 a.m. – 11:30
a.m. 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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not leave bags unattended within Grant Park. Unattended bags will be
confiscated and removed from the park.
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Bags not claimed by 11:30 a.m. 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 a.m. 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 facilities
Toilet 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 stations
Two on-course aid stations will offer Gatorade® Endurance
Formula (lemon-lime), water, medical support and toilet facilities.
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Aid Station 1: Mile 1.8 (State Street and Randolph Street)
Aid Station 2: Mile 3.5 (Franklin Street and Monroe Street)
Course time requirement
Runners must maintain a 15-minute per mile pace and complete the full 8K distance—
start line to finish line—within the event time requirement of 1 hour and 15 minutes
(h:mm:ss/1:15:59). 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 markers
Clocks and mile markers will be located at every mile. Timing mats will be at the start line,
5K (3.1 miles) and at the finish line.
Race results
Live results will be available during the race at shamrockshuffle.com. Following the race,
complete race results will be posted online on the results page at shamrockshuffle.com.
Questions regarding race results should be emailed to [email protected].
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. The top five finishers in each age group
will be mailed an engraved award.
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Black= Directions to your gear check tent
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your start corral
Wave 1
Wave 2
Start corrals: Elite Club Competition, Elite, A, B, C and D
Bib and gear check color: Red
Start corrals open: 6:30 a.m.
Start corrals close: 8:20 a.m.*
Race start time: 8:30 a.m.
Start corrals: E, F, G and H
Bib and gear check color: Blue
Start corrals open: 7:30 a.m.
Start corrals close: 9:00 a.m.*
Race start time: 9:15 a.m.
*If you are not in your start corral by 8:20 a.m. you must start at the back of Wave 1, Start Corral D.
*If you are not in your start corral by 9 a.m. you must start at the back of Wave 2, Start Corral H.
Directions to Red Gear Check
Directions to Blue Gear Check
Enter Grant Park at Gate 1
• From Gate 1: Walk east on Jackson Drive past Columbus Drive. Red Gear Check is
located to the left of the Petrillo Bandshell.
Enter Grant Park at Gate 2 or Gate 3
• From Gate 2: Walk east on eastbound Congress Parkway. Blue Gear Check is located
to the right within Grant Park.
• 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 Red Gear Check*
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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.
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.
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.
E. 8th St.
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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.
Note: Lake Michigan is to the east.
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Mariano’s Runner Refreshment
Refreshments will be available beyond the finish line within
the Mariano’s Runner Refreshment area, including Gatorade®
Endurance Formula (lemon-lime), Aquafina bottled water, bananas
and a variety of food items from Mariano’s. Only race finishers will be allowed in the
Mariano’s Runner Refreshment area. Once you exit the finish area you may not re-enter.
Green team volunteers will be located throughout the Mariano’s Runner Refreshment
area to assist in discarding materials appropriately into compost, recycle or trash
receptacles.
Post-Race Party
The 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 a.m. – 1:30
p.m. The Post-Race Party will feature the Chancey Brothers playing
live from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 & Fitness Expo or on race day at the PostRace Party.
Race after party
fresh fuel
to help you go the distance
Whether you’re looking for fresh, healthy choices to fuel your training for a
big race or you simply want to enjoy a longer, healthier life, Mariano’s 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.
We’re proud to once again sponsor the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k.
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K after party will be hosted
at The Scout Waterhouse & Kitchen (1301 S. Wabash St.) on Sunday,
March 29 from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. 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 and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the PostRace Party and the race after party at The Scout Waterhouse & Kitchen.
Official merchandise retailers
Nike 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 & Fitness Expo.
Nike Chicago
Nike Running Bucktown 669 N. Michigan Ave.
1640 N. Damen Ave.
312.642.6363773.278.1095
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Fleet Feet Sports – Lincoln Square
Fleet Feet Sports – Old Town
4762 N. Lincoln Ave.
1620 N. Wells St.
773.271.3338312.587.3338
Fleet Feet Sports – South Loop
Fleet Feet Sports – Lakeview 150 W. Roosevelt Rd.
3359 N. Southport Ave.
312.788.3338773.281.3338
Commemorative merchandise
Commemorative merchandise for the 2015 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K will
be sold at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo, as well as in
Grant Park on race day.
NBC 5 Chicago live coverage
On race morning, NBCChicago.com will provide live, streaming
coverage of the race start and finish, including a finish line camera
from 8:30 - 11 a.m. where supporters can watch their favorite runner
cross the line. Download the NBCChicago Mobile app to watch on
your phone.
Sustainability initiatives
The 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 “green.”
Look for recycling icons located throughout the Participant Guide; these icons indicate
many of the event’s sustainability initiatives. Thank you for helping to make the Bank of
America Shamrock Shuffle 8K a sustainable event!
Event Alert System
The 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
shamrockshuffle.com/eas.
Event rules
All participants must follow the official event rules of the Bank of America Shamrock
Shuffle 8K, which are posted on the event website at shamrockshuffle.com/rules. Event
rules should be reviewed in their entirety prior to race day.
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Thank you to our sponsors
Official sponsors
Supporting sponsors
Media partners
Community partner
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