Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Race snapshot
Race Day
34–45°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Net elevation change +16 ft
Participants
World-class event
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is an 8-kilometer (8K) road race, Chicago's biggest St. Patrick's Day running tradition, organized by the same Chicago Event Management team behind the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Founded in 1980, the Shuffle has grown from about 1,000 runners into one of the largest 8K races in the United States, with entries capped near 32,500. The flat, fast course starts and finishes in Grant Park and winds through the Loop past downtown Chicago landmarks. In 2026, Emma Grace Hurley broke Deena Kastor's 21-year-old American women's 8K record, finishing in 24:29, while the men's course record of 22:35 has stood since 1998. Every finisher receives a bib, timing device, and a Nike commemorative shirt, and the race runs a charity fundraising program for nonprofit partners.
Questions about the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K 2027
When is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K 2027?
Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Where is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K?
Chicago, IL, United States.
What time does the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K start?
The race starts at 8:30 AM, local time.
What is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K time limit?
1 hour 15 minutes (15:00/mile pace).
How do I enter the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Ways in: Online general registration until capacity is reached; Charity fundraising team entries.
How much does the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K 2027 cost?
8K Run - General Entry: $56.
When and where is packet pickup for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K?
Mar 19, 2027: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mar 20, 2027: Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K elevation gain?
20 m (66 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +5 m (16 ft).
What is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K course like?
It passes Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain and The Loop.
What is the weather like at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K?
Race-day temperatures are usually 1–7 °C (34–45 °F). Feels cool.
How many runners does the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K have?
32,500 participants. World-class event.
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