Where can I find the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksBank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
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Decision summary
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:23/km
- Typical conditions
- 65/100
- Evidence depth
- 42 verified facts
1:15:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K has known course details for its 8k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 8 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Coastal, Parkland, Riverside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K?
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is described as pancake flat.
Where does the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K route go?
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K route starts at Grant Park, downtown Chicago and finishes at Grant Park, downtown Chicago (start and finish in Grant Park). Underfoot, expect paved city streets through downtown Chicago. It passes Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Board of Trade building, the Loop and downtown Chicago. Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park with complimentary beer for participants aged 21+.
What should runners know on race day for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K?
8K Run weaves through closed streets in the heart of downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park; downtown street closures are in effect on race morning. Corrals. Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) features live music; the event is staged as a St. Patrick's Day celebration. 2.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Coastal
- Parkland
- Riverside
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 22:35 (James Kariuki)
- Women's course record
- 24:29 (Emma Grace Hurley)
- Field size
- More than 26,000 participants crossed the finish line at the 45th running in 2026; historically one of the world's largest 8K races
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 8K Run has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit (15:00 per mile pace)
- Qualification status
- Open Entry timed 8K road race; not a qualifying race. Participants must be 8 years or older on event day.
Race day logistics
- Wave start
- corrals
- Aid stations
- 2
- Closed roads
- 8K Run weaves through closed streets in the heart of downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park; downtown street closures are in effect on race morning
- Expo / packet pickup
- Participant Packet Pick-up at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park on Friday, March 19, 2027 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 20, 2027 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); participants receive bib number, gear bag, Nike shirt and a commemorative item
- Medal
- All 8K Run participants receive an official finisher's medal
- Finisher tee
- Participants receive a Nike race shirt and a festive commemorative item at packet pickup
- On-course music
- Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) features live music; the event is staged as a St. Patrick's Day celebration
Access and course status
- Start
- Grant Park, downtown Chicago
- Finish
- Grant Park, downtown Chicago (start and finish in Grant Park)
- Nearest station
- Public transportation strongly recommended; CTA and Metra serve downtown Chicago and Grant Park, with discounted $7 Saturday/Sunday Metra weekend passes. Millennium Garages offer parking
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Paved city streets through downtown Chicago
- Landmarks
- Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Chicago Board of Trade building, the Loop, downtown Chicago
- Notable features
- Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park with complimentary beer for participants aged 21+
- the weekend also includes The Mile (Saturday, March 20) and a 2-Mile Walk
- Scenic 8K through the heart of downtown Chicago and the Loop, passing the Chicago Board of Trade building, with two on-course aid stations offering Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime) and water, and a 5K split clock
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 4°CTypical temperature
- 26 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 65Favourability /100