Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from NBC Chicago’s coverage of the 2025 Shamrock Shuffle.
Thousands of lucky runners will take to the streets of Chicago in just over two weeks for the annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
The annual tradition brings Chicagoans together to celebrate one of the Windy City’s favorite holidays, with runners decked out in green and gold zooming past the city’s green river in both an 8K run and 2-mile walk through downtown.
Now in its 45th year, the race takes place on March 22.
Some participants will be making their first stride toward completing the Bank of America Chicago Distrance Series, earning a special medal awarded to those who run the Shamrock Shuffle 8K run, the Chicago 13.1 and the Chicago marathon in one year.
Whether you’re watching or running, here’s what to know:
When is the Shamrock Shuffle?
The 2026 race takes place on March 22, with the first wave of runners stepping off at 7 a.m. at the intersection of Columbus and Monroe.
Runners start at different times throughout the morning depending on their corral, that is typically assigned by average speed.
The last wave of participants will cross the start line around 9:30 a.m.
Where can you watch the race?
Spectators are welcome to watch the race from the sidelines of the course.
Those who prefer to join the fun from the comfort of their couch can watch a stream of the event on NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on race day.
What streets will be closed and when?
Several streets in the downtown area will close for the race, with enforcement for no parking zones starting at 1 a.m. on race day.
Street closures along the race route will start at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 11:30 a.m., though the roads in Grant Park will be closed longer, according to the Shamrock Shuffle website.
Some streets included in the closures are highly trafficked roadways like Columbus Drive, Grand Avenue, State Street, Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue and more.
“City streets will re-open promptly as the final runners pass through (at a 15-minute mile pace),” the website states. “The Chicago Police Department will be responsible for closing and re-opening streets, they will do so in a manner ensuring runner and spectator safety.”
When can runners pick up their packets?
Packet pickup starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park.
Another round of packet pickup is on Saturday at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Participants will get an email on March 18 with more information.
Is there a post-race party?
Yes! As is typical for races held by Bank of America, the Shamrock Shuffle has a post-race party at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park, near Columbus Drive and Ida B. Wells Drive.
The party starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. Live music will start around 9:30 a.m.
Shufflers over 21 years old will have a drink ticket attached to their bib that can be redeemed for one beer after the race.
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