Welcome Event Preparation Meeting
Strategic initiatives The Chicago Event Management team has identified three strategic initiatives for the 2019 event. It is our hope that these initiatives lead to an enhanced race experience for our participants, volunteers, event staff and spectators. Leadership As a leader within the event, we look to you to ensure that the information you receive is shared with your team in advance of the race and reinforced throughout race weekend. Safety It is critical that you remain aware of your environment and the individuals you are working with, as well as supporting. Being prepared and ready to assist will lead to a safer and more secure event. Customer experience As someone who is on the front line, your performance can lead to a positive experience for the individuals you are interacting with. We hope that you will do what is necessary to ensure that the expectations of our customers are met race weekend.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Event Preparation Meeting
New in 2019 For four decades, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle has catapulted Chicago from a season of hibernation to a season of movement. Together, we have created one of Chicago s most festive and fun running traditions. Below are some exciting additions to the 2019 event The Mile The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle will host an inaugural mileevent on Saturday, March 23. The Mile will highlight Chicago s diverse running community, welcoming everyone from the next generation of shufflers to local elites. Carey Pinkowski s return to the Shuffle Carey Pinkowski will join the 40th anniversary celebration on by running and raising funds for four local charities: Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, After School Matters, Special Olympics Chicago, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Carey s goal is to raise more than $40,000!
Event staff check-in Race Office All event staff, event partners, and Forward Command attendees must check-in at the Race Office in order to receive their eventissued credential. Location: Southwest corner of the Harrison Volunteer Compound, north of Balbo Ave. between Michigan Ave. and Columbus Dr. Hours of operation Thursday March 21 8:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Friday March 22 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Saturday March 23 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday March 24 3:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Packet Pick-up Show Office All event staff must check-in at the Packet Pick-up Show Office in order to receive their event-issued credential. Location: McCormick Place, West Building Skyline Ballroom Hours of operation Thursday March 21 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Friday March 22 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday March 23 7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Key volunteer check-in Advanced check-in is not available for key volunteers. Please report to your respective check-in location by your shift start time. Packet Pick-up key volunteers Packet Pick-up Volunteer Check-in McCormick Place, West Building (Skyline Ballroom) Course key volunteers Report directly to your aid station or course marshal neighborhood and check-in with your manager over radio. Grant Park key volunteers Harrison Volunteer Compound, Key Volunteer Check-In tent Enter through Gate 3, via the Harrison Street Bridge from Michigan Avenue.
Travel and training Travel vouchers Event staff and key volunteers are eligible for travel vouchers to cover the cost of parking and public transportation to the event. Please see Lauren Eskridge at the Solutions Desk following the meeting if you have not picked up your travel vouchers for this year s event. Stop the Bleed training The event will offer Stop the Bleed training for event staff and key volunteers race weekend. A link to register for a training has been shared in event communications. Please visit the Solutions Desk today if you are interested in participating in the training and have not signed up. Training sessions Saturday March 23 7:45 a.m. Balbo Medical Tent Saturday March 23 1:00 p.m. Balbo Medical Tent
Packet Pick-up Hours of operation Friday, March 22 (10 a.m. 8 p.m.) Saturday, March 23 (9 a.m. 6 p.m.) Location McCormick Place, Skyline Ballroom Participants (8K run, The Mile and 2 Mile walk) must attend Packet Pick-up to receive their event-issued items including bib number, t- shirt and participant bag. Packet pick-up for The Mile will take place on Friday at McCormick Place and on Saturday in Grant Park. All participants, volunteers and event staff will receive a link to a virtual race bag featuring special offers from event sponsors and partners.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle The Mile Saturday, March 23
General event details On May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister made history by becoming the first person to run under four minutes in the mile, clocking 3:59.4. While the feat has been accomplished many times over in the last six decades, the lore of the mile remains. To commemorate the iconic status and revival of the mile, the event is introducing an inaugural mile event on Saturday, March 23. The Mile will feature four waves (recreational, competitive masters, competitive and elite) that highlight the diverse nature of Chicago s running community. Field size: 750 Start and finish: Jackson Blvd. east of Columbus Dr. Gear Check: Butler Field, Petrillo Music Shell Amenities: Nike t-shirt
The Mile Schedule of events Saturday, March 23 Event staff check-in (HVC) opens: 7 a.m. Bib and t-shirt pick-up opens: 9:30 a.m. Gear check opens: 9:30 a.m. Recreational wave start: 11:00 a.m. Competitive Masters wave start: 11:20 a.m. Competitive wave start: 11:45 a.m. Elite wave start: 12:00 p.m. Gear check closes: 12:30 p.m. Awards ceremony: 12:30 p.m.
The Mile Maps Site Map
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run and 2 Mile walk Sunday, March 24
General event details Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K run and 2 Mile walk Sunday, March 24, 2019 Wheelchair start: 8:25 a.m. Wave 1 start: 8:30 a.m. Wave 2 start: 9:00 a.m. Walk Wave start: 9:30 a.m. Registered participants: 25,000 Expected race day participants: 20,000 Race weekend volunteers: 3,000
Grant Park Start area Two gear check tents Two start hydrations Start corrals Finish area Mariano s Runner Refreshment Area Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle Post-Race Party Buckingham Hospitality Information tents/teams Three information tents Teams throughout Grant Park Information kiosks
Map of Grant Park
2 Mile walk The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle introduced the 2 Mile walk three years ago. The walk is a perfect introduction to the event and is ideal for aspiring runners or those looking to take part in the weekend. Field Size: 1,500 Amenities: Same as the 8K run (Nike t-shirt, finisher medal, etc.) Course: Same start and finish as the 8K run 2 Mile course along the lakefront path One on course aid station offering water and toilet facilities Untimed event Walk participants cannot join the 8K run. If interested 8K run participants can move back to the walk.
Wave start & start corrals Wave 1 A, B, C and D start corrals Bib and gear check color: Red Start corrals open: 6:30 a.m. Start corrals close: 8:20 a.m. Race start time: 8:30 a.m.
Wave start & start corrals Wave 2 E, F, G and H start corrals Bib and gear check color: Blue Start corrals open: 7:30 a.m. Start corrals close: 8:45 a.m. Race start time: 9 a.m.
Course Two on-course aid stations offer Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemonlime), water, medical support and toilet facilities. Aid Station 1: Mile 1.6 State and Randolph Streets Aid Station 2: Mile 3.6 Harrison and Wells Streets Biofreeze Relief Zone: Mile 4 Harrison Street and Wabash Avenue The 2 mile walk will have one on-course aid station offering water and toilet facilities. Course vehicles Lead vehicle and bike marshals Official end vehicle and bike marshals Photographer motorcycle
Post-Race Party Post-Race Party will be held immediately following the race featuring live music, food and drinks. The Post-Race Party is free and open to the public. Location Buckingham Fountain Live music from Stache 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Beer sales (Michelob ULTRA and Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale) 9:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
Sustainability The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is proud to have earned Gold level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2016, for the event s incorporation of environmentally and socially responsible practices. In 2019, we will continue to improve these best practices with the Council for Responsible Sport s INSPIRE Gold program. Through this program the Shamrock Shuffle will work with events throughout the country to share best practices, as well as integrate new sustainability initiatives. Zero Waste Stations Look for Zero Waste Stations located throughout Grant Park race weekend. Green team volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance to event staff and volunteers in making the right choices for the proper disposal of their waste.
Medical Overall goal Patient stabilization Immediate ALS response Emergency and sport medicine doctors Scope All participants (start, finish and course) Spectators (private EMS) Medical resources 150+ Medical staff (Work in conjunction with Superior Ambulance and Chicago Fire Dept.) Medical facilities: Course, finish line and Grant Park Finish line and Post-Race Party Hands-only CPR
Incident response planning Event Alert System Communicates status of course conditions to key staff, volunteers, general public and participants leading up to and on race day Based on a variety of factors, including weather Severe weather/lightning Meteorology monitoring via Forward Command Lightning plan Start/finish evacuation Evacuate Grant Park to the west to seek shelter in hotels, parking garages, etc. Emergency course shelters Shelters identified along the course and near aid stations
Event Alert System
Hands only CPR Latest news What additional measures can we take? First responders placed in run-up to the finish line Hands only CPR message to all volunteers Hands only CPR video cemevent.com/handsonlycpr
Nicole Lockwood Volunteer management
Herman Carnie Greater Chicago Food Depository
Breakout sessions Start line Breakout # Finish line Breakout # Harrison Volunteer Compound Breakout # Course aid stations Breakout # Medical Breakout # Dispatch Breakout # Grant Park participant services Breakout #