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Road Race · Chicago

Shamrock Shuffle

8K Run, 2-Mile Walk

When
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Where
Chicago
Format
8K Run, 2-Mile Walk
Train at
1004 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
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Chicago’s rite of spring kicks off the outdoor running season. Use the winter to build speed and strength at Momentum OP so you can race the 8K or walk the 2-mile course feeling strong.

About the race

An 8K Through The Heart Of Chicago

The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is an 8K (4.97 miles) run through downtown Chicago and a 2-mile walk along the lakefront, starting and finishing in Grant Park. The 2026 race was the 45th running and sold out, with more than 26,000 participants crossing the finish line.

The Mile runs the day before, on Saturday, March 20, 2027. The Shamrock Shuffle is also the first leg of the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series with the Chicago 13.1 and the Chicago Marathon.

Event details

Date
Sunday, March 21, 2027
Start & finish
Grant Park
Distances
8K Run, 2-Mile Walk
Packet pickup
March 19 – 20, 2027
Series
Bank of America Chicago Distance Series

Start times

Sat, Mar 20
The Mile
8:30am
8K Run
9:30am
2-Mile Walk

Classes That Get You There

Your Training Plan

A six-week build of tempo, pacing and strength work to get you ready for a fast 8K.

  • Weeks 1–2

    Build Your Base

    Two Combo classes and one Tread class each week to build your aerobic base and total-body strength.

  • Weeks 3–4

    Add Tempo

    Tempo intervals on the treadmill and a longer outdoor run each weekend.

  • Week 5

    Sharpen Your Pace

    Race-pace intervals and incline work to lock in your goal pace.

  • Race Week

    Taper & Race

    Lighter strength, short sharp intervals and plenty of recovery before race day.

Good to know

Shamrock Shuffle FAQs

Still have questions? Call us at (708) 634-0992 or stop by the studio on Lake Street.

Sunday, March 21, 2027 in Grant Park. The 8K starts at 8:30am and the 2-Mile Walk starts at 9:30am.

The run is 8K, or 4.97 miles. There is also a 2-mile walk along the lakefront and a separate Mile race on Saturday, March 20.

Yes. The 8K is a manageable step up from a 5K, and the 2-Mile Walk is a relaxed way to join the race day atmosphere.

Our coaches build tempo and race-pace treadmill intervals into The Tread and The Combo, with strength work in every class to keep your legs durable through race day.

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