2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Participant Guide

2023 PARTICIPANT GUIDE

2023 BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE PARTICIPANT GUIDE

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s classic road races that kickstarts the city from a season of hibernation to a season of movement. Whether in rain, snow, sunshine or under cloudy skies, thousands of runners turn the city green as they journey through the Loop and cross the finish line. We are excited for you to join the tradition on Sunday, March 26, 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.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, March 24 to Sunday, March 26

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Virtual 8K

Friday, March 24

10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Packet Pick-up

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

Saturday, March 25

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Packet Pick-up

Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park

The Mile

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Grant Park (Ida B. Wells Drive, between Michigan Avenue Columbus Drive)

Sunday, March 26

8K Run and 2-Mile Walk

7:00 a.m. Red gear check opens

Test Results

Video Visits Recipes

Meditation

9:00 a.m. Wave 2 race start

9:15 a.m. Walk Wave closes

9:30 a.m. Walk Wave race start

9:30 a.m. Live music begins at the Post-Race Party

12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

12:30 p.m. Beer ticket sales end

1:00 p.m. Post-Race Party ends

EVENT RULES

All participants must follow the official event rules of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, which are posted on the event website at shamrockshuffle.com/rules. Event rules should be reviewed in their entirety before race weekend.

GRANT PARK TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

Public transportation is strongly recommended for transportation to Grant Park. Visit the Metra website (metra.com) or the CTA website (transitchicago.com) to plan your route by train or bus. If you drive, allow sufficient time for traffic congestion in the downtown area due to the race.

Please be advised that the following streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday, March 26 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. as runners pass through the area:

• Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Grand Ave.

• Grand Ave. from Columbus Dr. to State St.

• State St. from Grand Ave. to Wacker Dr.

• Wacker Dr. from State St. to Washington Blvd.

• Washington Blvd. from Wacker Dr. to State St.

• State St. from Washington Blvd. to Jackson Blvd.

• Jackson Blvd. from State St. to Franklin St.

• Franklin St. from Jackson Blvd. to Harrison St.

• Harrison St. from Franklin St. to Michigan Ave.

• Michigan Ave. from Harrison St. to Roosevelt Rd.

• Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.

Visit shamrockshuffle.com/streetclosures for more information on event street closure.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) SERVICE

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 start and finish areas in Grant Park and spectator viewing areas along the course.

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY (CTA) DIRECTIONS TO GRANT PARK From Downtown Chicago

From the Adams/Wabash station on the Green, Orange, Pink and Brown elevated lines, walk one block north to Monroe Street then three blocks east to Columbus Drive. From the Red and Blue Line subways, exit at the accessible Jackson station and walk four blocks east on Jackson Boulevard to Columbus Drive.

Don’t Let Pain Slow You Down

If you experience any aches or pains as you train or after crossing the finish line, let us take the first look. Start with a free assessment and let our team fully assess your condition so we can recommend the best treatment option for you. There’s no cost or obligation, we just want you to start feeling better.

SCHEDULE A FREE ASSESSMENT

Supporting Sponsor

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.

METRA SERVICE

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take advantage of Metra’s $7 Saturday or Sunday Day Pass, good for unlimited rides on either Saturday or Sunday, to attend Packet Pick-up. In addition, the $10 Weekend Pass (available on the Ventra app only) is good for unlimited rides on both weekend days.

Visit metra.com for more information.

SOUTH SHORE LINE SERVICE

Participants and spectators are encouraged to take the South Shore Line race weekend. The South Shore Line runs from South Bend, Indiana to Chicago with stops along the way. Park your car at one of the convenient South Shore Line stations and ride in comfort to Grant Park.

Visit mysouthshoreline.com for more information.

MILLENNIUM GARAGES

Millennium Garages offer the closest race day parking options to Grant Park at the Grant Park North, Grant Park South, Millennium Park and Millennium Lakeside garages. A discounted parking rate will be available to Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle attendees throughout race weekend.. Visit millenniumgarages.com to reserve race day parking today.

PACKET PICK-UP

PACKET PICK-UP EMAIL

Shufflers will receive a Packet Pick-up email on Wednesday, March 22. Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 24 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 25 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in an enclosed tent located on the south side of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. You must present your email* to receive your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt and festive knit hat.

*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, please email [email protected] and a member of the event’s customer service team will resend the email.

Reduce the use of paper. Present your Packet Pick-up email electronically instead of printing!

VERIFY YOUR INFORMATION

We encourage you to verify your race information listed in the Packet Pick-up email. If any of the information is inaccurate (name and age division) you can make corrections by contacting the event office via email at [email protected].

PARTICIPANT PACKET PICK-UP

Participant Packet Pick-up will take place on Friday, March 24 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 25 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in an enclosed tent located on the south side of Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. You must attend the Participant Packet Pick-up to pick up your participant packet, participant bag, Nike participant shirt, festive knit hat 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. Shufflers are encouraged to stay and enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of the Packet Pick-up experience in Grant Park. Music and partner activations will take place around Buckingham Fountain on Friday and Saturday.

Shufflers 21 years or older will receive a drink ticket attached to their bib number that can be redeemed for a Michelob ULTRA race day*. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $8 each during Packet Pick-up and the Post-Race Party. Tickets can be redeemed on Friday, March 24 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend.

LOCATION AND HOURS

Buckingham Fountain Packet Pick-up Tent

Columbus and Ida B. Wells Drive

Grant Park, Chicago, IL

Friday, March 24: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 25: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Packet mailing

Participants who opted to have their packet mailed during the registration process will receive an envelope via UPS during the second week of March. The envelope will include their 2023 bib number, Nike participant shirt, festive knit hat, a clear plastic bag (to be used at gear check on race day) and pre-purchased beer tickets (if applicable).

If you do not receive your event packet by Wednesday, March 16, please contact the event office by emailing [email protected].

RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle features three distances: The Mile on Saturday, March 25, and the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk on Sunday, March 26. We encourage you to review the information about your race distance in advance of race weekend. If you have any questions after reviewing the information, please contact the event office by emailing [email protected].

RACE INFORMATION - THE MILE

Take part in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend excitement at The Mile! Bib and t-shirt pick-up for The Mile will take place on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 in Grant Park. You must pick up your items in advance of the race on Saturday.

8:00 a.m. Bib and t-shirt pick-up opens

9:30 a.m. Gear check opens

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11:00 a.m. Competitive start

11:15 a.m. Recreational start

11:40 a.m. Awards ceremony

12:00 p.m. Gear check closes

Start corrals will close 15 minutes before the start of the race. Participants can self-seed within the corrals based on estimated mile pace.

Gear check for The Mile will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 12 p.m. Gear check will be located in the Blue Gear Check Tent located on the Harrison Footpath west of Columbus Drive. A brief awards ceremony to recognize the top three men, women and non-binary finishers will be held immediately following the conclusion of the race.

RACE INFORMATION - 8K RUN AND 2-MILE WALK

Shufflers have been assigned to a specific start wave. Your assigned start determines your event (8K Run or 2-Mile Walk), your start time and the location of your gear check tent.

8K RUN

WAVE 1

Elite start corral

Runners assigned to participating in the Deloitte Elite Club Competition and individuals assigned to the elite start corral will receive specific instructions on how to access the Deloitte Elite Club Tent in advance of the race.

A, B, C and D start corrals

Gear check color: Red

Start corrals open: 7 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 gear check tent and start corrals. Black arrows indicate directions to gear check, and green arrows indicate directions to start corrals.

WAVE 2

E, F, G and H start corrals

Gear check color: Blue

Start corrals open: 7:30 a.m.

Start corrals close: 8:45 a.m.*

Race start time: 9 a.m.

*If you are not in your start corral by 8:45 a.m., you must start at the back of Wave 2, Start Corral H.

Directions to gear check tent and start corrals. Black arrows indicate directions to gear check, and green arrows indicate directions to start corrals.

2-MILE WALK WALK WAVE

Gear check color: Blue

Monroe Harbor

Walk Wave participants will check their gear at the west side of the Blue Gear Check tent.

Start corrals open: 8:45 a.m.

Start corrals close: 9:15 a.m.

Walk start time: 9:30 a.m.

*Note the 2-Mile Walk shares the same start and finish lines as the 8K Run. The 2-Mile Walk begins after the last wave of runners.

Did you know all water and Gatorade cups at the event are compostable? Dispose of your start line hydration cups into nearby compost bins. Green team volunteers will be located at Zero Waste Stations throughout Grant Park to assist you in discarding materials into compost, recycle or landfill receptacles.

Directions to Walk Gear Check Tent and start corral. Black arrows indicate directions to gear check, and green arrows indicate directions to start corrals.

GEAR CHECK – 8K RUN AND 2-MILE WALK

Before the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk, you can check small personal items in your event-issued gear check bag at your assigned gear check tent. Red gear check tents will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., and blue gear check tents will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The location of your gear check tent corresponds with your start wave assignment and the color of your bib number.

About gear check:

• You must check your gear using 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 event-issued clear plastic bag using the instructions provided. You may also write your bib number in the provided space on the bag.

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

• Participants will not be permitted to run with a bag. All personal items must be checked at your assigned gear check tent before the race.

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

• Bags not claimed by 12 p.m. will be available to be claimed through the Lost and Found page of the event website. Any items unclaimed by Friday, April 21, 2023, will no longer be available.

Reuse and recycle! We encourage you to reuse your participant bag following the 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.

BIB NUMBER

Your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle bib number is a unique identifier that must be visible at all times on race day. Your bib number indicates your assigned race, start wave 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 and/or disqualification.*

• Include your emergency contact and medical information on the back of your bib number.

• 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.

*Note timing devices are only applicable to the 8K Run and The Mile events. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event.

TIMING DEVICE

You must wear your bib number as instructed above throughout the entirety of the race to record an official finish time and place for The Mile and the 8K Run. A 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. 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 timing device is single-use and does not need to be returned after the event.

Gun time will be the official time for those starting in the elite corral. Times for participants in this corral will be recorded from the start of the race by air horn until they cross the timing mats at the finish.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Wheeled devices are not permitted on the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, 2-Mile Walk or The Mile course by anyone other than registered and authorized push-rim wheelchair participants, duo team participants and authorized course marshals on bicycles. Prohibited wheeled devices include unauthorized wheelchairs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorized bicycles or any other wheeled devices.

The use of selfie-sticks, camera mounts or rigs, video devices, computers, drones, unmanned aerial devices or any similar devices by anyone while participating in the event is prohibited.

The use of music devices is permitted during the race; however, in keeping with USATF rules for championship races, athletes competing for overall awards or prize money may not use music or communication devices during the event.

The use of cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the event is discouraged, and event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who poses a safety hazard on the course.

Additional prohibited items on the course route include but are not limited to: large bags (backpacks, suitcases and rolling bags), hard-sided coolers, props and non-running equipment, including flagpoles and sticks, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

Prohibited items at the event site in Grant Park include but are not limited to: hard-sided coolers, pets/animals (except service animals that are trained to perform specific work or tasks for a person with a disability), alcoholic beverages, illegal substances, chairs, weapons, remote controlled aircrafts and drones.

Please note, any items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate will be confiscated at the sole discretion of security personnel.

TOILET FACILITIES

Toilet facilities are located throughout Grant Park. Allow for ample time to get to your start corral prior to the start of the race.

Did you know the paper products used in the toilet facilities on the course and throughout Grant Park are made of 100% recycled materials? This is another step the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle has taken to be a more sustainable event.

AID STATIONS

The 8K Run will feature two on-course aid stations offering Gatorade® Endurance Formula (lemon-lime), water, medical support and toilet facilities.

• Aid Station 1: Mile 1.6 (Wacker Drive and LaSalle Street)

• Aid Station 2: Mile 3.6 (Harrison and Wells Streets)

The 2-Mile Walk will have one on-course aid station offering water, medical support and toilet facilities.

COURSE TIME REQUIREMENT

Participants must be capable of maintaining a 15:00/mile pace for the 8K Run, a 20:00/mile pace for The Mile and a 30:00/mile pace for the 2-Mile Walk. The event time requirements, start line to finish line, are 1 hour and 15 minutes (1:15:59) for the 8K Run, 20 minutes (00:20:59) for The Mile and 1 hour (1:00:59) for the 2-Mile Walk.

Participants who finish outside of the time requirement may not receive full on-course support from aid stations and traffic safety personnel. Runners who finish outside of the time requirement may not be recorded as official finishers.*

*Note timing devices are only applicable to the 8K Run and The Mile events. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event.

CLOCKS AND MILE MARKERS

Mile markers will be located at every mile for the 8K Run. A clock will be located at the 5K mark for the 8K Run. Timing mats for the 8K Run will be at the start and finish lines. The 2-Mile Walk is an untimed event. Mile markers will be located at each mile.

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LIVE RESULTS AT SHAMROCKSHUFFLE.COM

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. Race results will be available for the 8K Run and The Mile.

AGE GROUPS*

Men, Women and Non-Binary: 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, 80-84, 85-90, 90 and over. The top finishers in each age group will receive an award.

*Note age group awards are only applicable to the 8K Run event.

RUNNER REFRESHMENT

Refreshments will be available following the 8K Run and 2-Mile Walk within the Runner Refreshment area, including Gatorade® Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) and bottled water. Only race finishers will be allowed in the Runner Refreshment area. Once you exit the finish area, you may not re-enter.

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 at the Advocate Health Care Entertainment Stage on Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Shufflers 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 will be available for purchase for participants 21 years or older at Participant Packet Pickup in advance of race day or on race day at the Post-Race Party. Drink tickets can be purchased for $8 and redeemed for one (1) Michelob ULTRA.**

Look for Zero Waste Stations throughout Grant Park where green team volunteers will be on hand to ensure your Gatorade cups and banana peels get composted, water bottles are recycled and help sort other waste to minimize the materials sent to the landfill.

*You must be 21 years or older with a valid ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle race weekend.

**Specific Anheuser-Busch offerings are subject to change.

SHARE YOUR SHUFFLE

Be sure to post your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle photos on social media and use #Shuffleto8K for a chance to be featured on our event channels. If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!

LOST AND FOUND

Lost and found items will be collected throughout race weekend at Packet Pick-up and in Grant Park on race day. Following the event, items can be reclaimed through our Lost and Found platform, available at shamrockshuffle.com/lostandfound. Items reclaimed post-event may be shipped to individuals for a shipping fee.

SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is proud to have earned Gold level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2016 for the event’s incorporation of environmentally and socially responsible practices. We continue improving these best practices with the Council for Responsible Sport’s INSPIRE Gold program. Through this program, the Shamrock Shuffle will work with events throughout the country to share best practices, as well as integrate new sustainability initiatives. At the 2023 event, we encourage you to join us as we work to improve our efforts and reduce our footprint. 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 a more sustainable event!

Consider offsetting your race weekend travel. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle has partnered with Native to provide participants with a way to offset emissions from travel to the event. Native met exhaustive social and environmental standards to be recognized as a certified B corporation. All proceeds support Native’s portfolio of offset projects ranging from biodiversity protection to regenerative agriculture. You can purchase offsets from Native within your participant account.

OFFICIAL NIKE MERCHANDISE

Shuffle in style with Nike’s official Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle merchandise collection. The official collection will be available at Nike Chicago (669 N. Michigan Ave.), Fleet Feet Old Town (1706 N. Wells St.), Fleet Feet South Loop (150 W. Roosevelt Rd.), Heartbreak Hill Running Company (2148 N. Halsted) and Last Lap Cornerstore (330 W. 51st St.) starting on Thursday, March 9*.

*Date subject to change

EVENT MERCHANDISE

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle merchandise will be available through Fleet Feet Chicago in Grant Park on Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

STREAM FAST AND WATCH BETTER ON RACE DAY

Encourage your friends and family to watch the finish line live on race day! NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago will offer a finish line live stream on nbcchicago.com and telemundochicago.com from 8 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 26.

DELOITTE TEAM COMPETITIONS

Deloitte Open Team Competition

Enhance your race day experience at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle by joining the Deloitte Open Team Competition. The team competition adds an extra element of fun and competitiveness to race day. The competition is open to all runners, running club members, groups of friends, co-workers and corporate teams. The Open Team Competition offers two divisions: Competitive and Recreational. The Open Team Competition includes men’s, women’s and mixed teams, as well as combined finish time and age-graded scoring. Visit shamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for more information and to create your team.

Deloitte Elite Club Competition

The 2023 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is hosting its 13th annual club 8K competition. The Deloitte Elite Club Competition attracts clubs from around the U.S. This unique opportunity allows USATF member clubs to compete on the roads for a $20,000 prize purse and national recognition as one of the top clubs. Visit shamrockshuffle.com/teamcompetitions for more information.

HEALTH POLICY HEALTH POLICY

Creating a safe environment on race weekend is everyone’s responsibility. You can contribute to the overall safety of the event by reviewing and following the information outlined below.

• If you have tested positive or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the event, please do not participate in or attend the event until you have met all recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding quarantine and isolation.

• If you feel sick or experience symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., a fever of 100.4F or higher, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking, muscle pain/achiness, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, nasal congestion, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue or any other symptoms associated with COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) you should self-isolate and not participate in event activities or enter event venues while symptomatic. We encourage individuals experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19 to get tested and consult a medical professional for additional guidance.

• All attendees must adhere to local and state COVID-19 guidelines and mandates as of the event date. This includes but is not limited to face masks and following quarantine advisories.

• Please follow best practices on personal hygiene, including regular handwashing (vigorous handwashing with water and soap for 20 seconds or application of hand sanitizer consisting of at least 60% alcohol), avoiding touching the eyes, mouth or nose, and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

• Individuals who are considered “high risk,” which includes but is not limited to underlying cardiac and pulmonary conditions as well as individuals with immunocompromised states, should consult with their physician and/or reconsider attending or participating in the 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 before 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.

BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO DISTANCE SERIES

We are excited to introduce the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series in 2023. The Distance Series is made up of Chicago’s premier racing portfolio: Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 13.1 and Chicago Marathon. The three races span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local and global running communities. Individuals who finish all 2023 in-person events will receive a unique Bank of America Chicago Distance Series medal and will be eligible for the opportunity to claim a guaranteed entry into the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

VIRTUAL EVENT INFORMATION

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Virtual 8K kicks off on Monday, March 20 and culminates on Sunday, March 26, as Shufflers compete with friends and family in the neighborhoods across the city and around the world.

PACKET MAILING

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Virtual 8K participants will receive a package via UPS during the second week of March. The package will include their Nike participant shirt, festive knit hat, finisher medal and commemorative event race bib number.

If you do not receive your package by Wednesday, March 16, please contact the event office by emailing [email protected].

VIRTUAL RACE REMINDERS

Everyone is encouraged to read the following considerations when planning their virtual race.

• Create a hydration plan for your run to ensure you are drinking enough fluids and utilizing both water and a sports drink like Gatorade® Endurance Formula to stay hydrated and maintain your sodium levels.

• Pay attention to your local weather forecast and dress for the appropriate weather conditions. Note that conditions may change throughout the duration of your run. If conditions don’t look ideal for your race, follow local guidance and consider participating at a later date.

• When planning your course route, follow guidance from local government and public health officials to safely complete the distance of your choice in your own community. Participants are encouraged to obey traffic signals and identified pedestrian crossings during their run.

• Most importantly, stay within your physical limits and listen to your body during your run. Do not ignore pain and/or discomfort that may result from your participation. If necessary, stop your run and seek medical attention especially if you experience new or persistent symptoms that do not resolve with rest or are abnormal for yourself.

SHARE YOUR SHUFFLE

Be sure to post your virtual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle photos on social media and use #Shuffleto8K for a chance to be featured on our event channels. If you haven’t joined our social media community, we encourage you to follow us!

RACE RESULTS

Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Virtual 8K participants can submit their results in their participant account starting on Monday, March 20.

Below are instructions on how to submit race results.

SUBMIT YOUR RESULTS

• Log into your Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle participant account

• Click on “Your Registrations” in the menu at the top of the page

• Once your wearable is connected, click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log New Activities”

• Select “Add Manual Activity” or “Connect Your Wearable”

• The activity must be completed between March 20-26

ADD FROM A WEARABLE

• Once your wearable is connected, click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log and View Activities”

• Click “Log New Activity” and “Add from Wearable”

• The data from your device will be displayed. Click “Select” to choose an activity to submit as your results

• The activity must be for a date within the range of the selected week

ADD A MANUAL ACTIVITY

• Click “Submit Activity” on the event page and then select “Log and View Activities”

• Click on “Log New Activity” and “Add Manual Activity”

• Enter your time, date you completed the activity, time of the day you started, and the distance you completed

• Each activity you log must correspond with the date range and selected date for which you are trying to enter

• Click “Submit”

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RACE RESULTS IS 11:59 P.M. (CENTRAL TIME) ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28.

CONNECT YOUR WEARABLE DEVICE TO

YOUR

PARTICIPANT ACCOUNT

There are several wearable devices that are compatible with the tracking in your participant account. Follow the instructions below to connect your device with your account.

• To connect your device, click on “Your Devices” in the menu at the top of the page

• From there you will be directed to the “Manage” tab, where you can click “Connect” to sync your compatible device with your participant account. Please note, you can only connect the wearable devices included on the page

• Once you click “Connect,” you will be prompted to log in to your wearable device

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StretchLab

That’s It

calories, 2.6g carbs, 0.6g protein and 0.0g fat, per 12 oz.

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