Chicago Streets Transform for Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: Key Downtown Closures Ahead of Grant Park Race

CHICAGO – The vibrant streets of Chicago are set to be awash in green as thousands of participants gear up for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, marking its much-anticipated return.

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This popular event is expected to draw close to 20,000 runners, serving as the unofficial kickoff to the spring running season.

Timed just a week after the city’s iconic Chicago River dyeing, the Shamrock Shuffle continues the spirited St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Participants will don their festive green running gear, adding to the lively atmosphere.

The event offers a choice between a leisurely 2-mile walk and a more challenging 8K run.

Walkers go along the lakefront and then runners go throughout downtown.

Wave one of the race starts at 8:30 a.m.

Street closures along the route will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The roads in Grant Park are expected to be closed longer:

-Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Grand Avenue

-Grand Avenue from Columbus Drive to State Street

-State Street from Grand Avenue to Wacker Drive

-Wacker Drive from State Street to Washington Boulevard

-Washington Boulevard from Wacker Drive to State Street

-State Street from Washington Boulevard to Jackson Boulevard

-Jackson Boulevard from State Street to Franklin Street

-Franklin Street from Jackson Boulevard to Harrison Street

-Harrison Street from Franklin Street to Michigan Avenue

-Michigan Avenue from Harrison Street to Roosevelt Rd.

-Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive

Last year’s race brought 28,000 runners to the Chicago area.