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Participant guide
April 3, 2016
2016 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Participant guide
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Grant Park, Chicago
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is one of Chicago’s classic road races with
a history spanning more than three decades. Whether in rain, snow, sunshine or under
cloudy skies, thousands of runners have journeyed through the Loop and crossed the
finish line. We are excited that you are joining the Shamrock Shuffle tradition on Sunday,
April 3 as we continue to celebrate, St. Patrick’s Day, the Chicago running community and
runners like you who bring the spirit of the Shamrock Shuffle to life.
Race weekend schedule of events
Friday, April 1
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F1
Saturday, April 2
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Health & Fitness Expo/Packet pick-up
McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F1
Verify your information
Sunday, April 3
6:30 a.m.
6:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
8:45 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:00 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
Wave 2 Start Corrals E, F, G and H close
Post-Race Party begins
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 fourth week of March. You must
present this email* at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo
on Friday, April 1, or Saturday, April 2, to receive your participant packet, participant bag
and Nike participant running shirt.
*The packet pick-up email can be presented on the screen of a mobile device or tablet, or in the form of a printout/
hard copy. If you misplaced or did not receive a packet pick-up email, go directly to the participant services desk at the
Health & Fitness Expo where a staff member will verify your registration and print a packet pick-up ticket for you.
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Reduce the use of paper, present your packet pick-up email electronically instead
of printing!
Your name, age division, bib number, start wave and start corral assignment will be
listed in your packet pick-up email. 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.
Health & Fitness Expo/packet pick-up
Location and hours
McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F1
2301 South Indiana Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
Friday, April 1, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 2, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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, participant bags and Nike participant running shirt. The Expo
is free and open to the public, so bring a friend, come with fellow runners and have fun!
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McCormick Place parking
McCormick Place is offering Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness
Expo attendees a reduced $10 rate for Parking Lot A. Additional information and driving
directions are available at shamrockshuffle.com.
Take CTA to the Health & Fitness Expo
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and
convenient way to get the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Health & Fitness Expo. Go to the transitchicago.com to plan your route
or visit shamrockshuffle.com/cta for specific directions to the Expo.
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 as instructed above 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. Do not cover your bib with clothing or a running belt or anything that
interferes with the timing device.
Divvy to the Health & Fitness Expo
Go green, get fit and Divvy to the Health & Fitness Expo. The
divvy station at the 23rd St. and Martin Luther King Dr. will be
monitored on Friday, April 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and
Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to ensure you can always take or return a bike.
Take public transportation or Divvy to McCormick Place and reduce your
carbon footprint.
Participant packet and participant bag
Runners will receive a participant packet and participant bag at the Bank of America
Shamrock Shuffle 8K 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, bags and shirts will not be mailed and will not be available on race day.
Your Nike running shirt is made out of 100% recycled polyester. Using recycled
polyester results in fewer environmental impacts during production.
Bib number
Your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K bib number is a unique identifier that must be
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:
• Pin all four (4) corners of your bib to the outermost layer of clothing on your chest.
• Your bib must be visible at all times.
• Wearing your bib improperly (pinned at your waist, pinned to race belts or fuel belts
etc.) could result in improper scoring.
• 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.
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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.
• Runners in the Elite Corral (Deloitte Elite Club Competition teams and elite runners)
• will check their gear at the Deloitte 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 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 – 11:30 a.m.
The location of your gear check tent corresponds with your start wave assignment and
the color of your bib number.
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N. Field Dr.
Lake Shore Dr.
Lake Shore Dr.
Maggie Daley Park
E. Randolph Dr.
About gear check:
• Use your event-issued clear plastic bag (participant bag). Please note that 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.
Columbus Dr.
• Bags not claimed by 11:30 a.m. will be collected by the Bank
of America Shamrock
Shuffle 8K. For information of how to pick up your bag, contact the event office at
312.904.9814. Any items unclaimed by April 29, 2016 will no longer be available.
A
Start
C
B
D
E
G
F
Art Institute
of Chicago
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Park Grill
Wave 1
Gate #1
E. Harrison St.
Michigan Ave.
E. Congress Pkwy.
E. Van Buren St.
E. Jackson Blvd.
E. Adams St.
Start corrals: Deloitte Elite Club Competition and Elite*
Bib and gear check color: White
E. Monroe St.
E. Madison St.
E. Washington St.
Michigan Ave.
E. Congress Pkwy.
W. Congress Pkwy.
Pritzker
Music
Pavilion
Cloud Gate
Michigan Ave.
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BP Bridge
E. Jackson Blvd.
Reuse and recycle! We encourage you to reuse your participant
bag following the
N. Stetson Ave.
race. When you’re ready to dispose of the bag, think about bringing it to a facility
in your area that accepts plastic bags for recycling.
Post-Race Party
* Runners assigned to the Deloitte Elite Club Competition and Elite corrals will receive specific instructions on how to
access the Deloitte Elite Club Tent in advance of the race.
Start corrals: 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.
*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.
Directions to Red 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.
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. The start corral
entrance will be located off of Jackson Drive.
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N. Field Dr.
Lake Shore Dr.
Lake Shore Dr.
E. Randolph Dr.
Maggie Daley Park
Post-Race Party
Columbus Dr.
A
Start
C
B
D
E
G
F
H
Art Institute
of Chicago
E. Congress Pkwy.
N. Stetson Ave.
E. Jackson Blvd.
Pritzker
Music
Pavilion
W. Congress Pkwy.
BP Bridge
Gate #2
Cloud Gate
Gate #3
Park Grill
Gate #1
Michigan Ave.
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E. Congress Pkwy.
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Start corrals: E, F, G and H
Bib and gear check color: Blue
Start corrals open: 7:30 a.m.
Start corrals close: 8:45 a.m.*
Race start time: 9 a.m.
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Black
= Directions to your gear check tent
Green = Directions from your gear check tent to
your start corral
Directions to Blue Gear Check
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 Blue Gear Check
• Walk east from Blue Gear Check to Columbus Drive. Start Corral entrances will be on
the east and west sides of Columbus Drive.
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. Allow for ample time to
get to your start corral prior to the start of the race.
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Aid stations
Two on-course aid stations will offer Gatorade® Endurance Formula
(lemon-lime), water, medical support and toilet facilities.
• Aid Station 1: Mile 1.6 (State Street and Randolph Street)
• Aid Station 2: Mile 3.6 (Harrison Street and Wells Street)
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 receive an engraved award.
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.
Banana peels are compostable! Green team volunteers will be located throughout
the Mariano’s Runner Refreshment area to assist in discarding materials into
compost, recycle or landfill receptacles.
Post-Race Party
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, Mile 1, 5K (3.1 miles) and at the finish line.
Live results at shamrockshuffle.com
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. to 1:30
p.m. The Post-Race Party will feature Stache 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
Post-Race Party.
Race after party
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K after party will be hosted
at The Scout Waterhouse & Kitchen (1301 S. Wabash St.) on Sunday,
April 3 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 Post-Race Party and the race after party at The Scout.
The most efficient way to stay updated on race day results is at shamrockshuffle.com. The
mobile-friendly race website allows spectators to view our race leaderboard and to follow
friends and family by getting real-time updates. On race day, runners can access their race
day results by scanning the personalized QR code located on their event bib number.
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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.
Take CTA race day
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is the most economical and
convenient way to travel throughout race weekend. The CTA offers
a variety of ways to get to and from the Bank of America Shamrock
Shuffle 8K start and finish areas in Grant Park and spectator viewing
areas along the course. Go to the transitchicago.com to plan your
route or visit shamrockshuffle.com/cta for specific race day transit directions.
ParkWhiz
ParkWhiz allows you to find and book the most convenient parking
spot for your race day or race weekend 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,
the Shamrock Shuffle course and you can even find a space near
your hotel. Grabbing a spot now ensures you have a locked-in rate
and a guaranteed spot waiting for you when you arrive. ParkWhiz offers Chicago parking
at over 400 locations throughout the city and along the Shamrock Shuffle course. Go to
parkwhiz.com to find your spot. ParkWhiz, find your happy space.
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Divvy to Grant Park
Warm up your legs and Divvy to Grant Park on race day. Divvy
stations will be monitored at the Michigan Ave. and Jackson
Blvd., as well as Michigan Ave. and Congress Pkwy on Sunday,
April 3 from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to ensure you can always take
or return a bike.
VISIT ATHLETICO.COM/APPOINTMENTS
TO REQUEST YOUR
COMPLIMENTARY INJURY SCREENING*
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 year, our goal is to achieve Gold
certification and we will rely on the continued help we receive from runners, spectators
and the community to keep the Shuffle “green.” From pre-race to post-race, the event is
about environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
athletico.com
877-ATHLETICO (284-5384)
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!
*Federal beneficiaries not eligible.
OFFICIAL
SPONSOR
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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 and Fitness Expo.
Nike Chicago
669 North Michigan Ave.
312.642.6363
Nike Running Bucktown
1640 N. Damen Ave.
773.278.1095
Fleet Feet Sports – Old Town
1620 N. Wells Street
312.587.3338
Fleet Feet Sports - South Loop
150 W. Roosevelt Road
312.788.3338
Commemorative merchandise
Commemorative merchandise for the 2016 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K will be
sold at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Health & Fitness Expo.
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NBC 5 Chicago live race coverage
On race morning, NBCChicago.com will provide live, streaming
coverage of the race start and finish from 8 - 11 a.m. where
supporters can watch their favorite runner cross the line. Download
the NBCChicago Mobile app to watch on your phone.
Deloitte team competitions
Deloitte Elite Club Competition
The 2016 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is hosting
its eight annual club 8K competition. The Deloitte Elite Club
Competition attracts USATF-member clubs from around the U.S. This unique opportunity
allows club teams to compete on the roads for a $20,000 prize purse and national
recognition as one of the top clubs. Visitshamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for
more information.
Deloitte Open Team Competition
The Deloitte Open Team Competition is open to all runners, running club members,
groups of friends, co-workers and corporate teams. The Open Team Competition offers
three divisions: Red for competitive teams, Blue for runners of all abilities and Corporate
for teams of coworkers. The Open Team Competition includes male, female and mixed
teams, as well as combined finish time and age-graded scoring. Visit
shamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for more information.
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.
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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.
Have fun training and see you on race day for the 37th annual Bank of America Shamrock
Shuffle 8K!
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Randolph St.
Clark St.
Start
Harrison St.
Lake Shore Dr.
Deloitte is proud to sponsor one of Chicago’s preeminent running
celebrations and is honored to support the communities where we
live and work.
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Making an impact,
one step at a time
5K
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visit: www2.deloitte.com/us/community.
Finish
Copyright © 2016 Deloitte Development LLC. All rights reserved.
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
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For more information about your Chicago Park District,
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