Thousands turn out for annual Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago
CHICAGO -- Grant Park in Chicago will be full of runners all weekend long. The annual Shamrock Shuffle is taking over city streets. It started with the mile-long race Saturday morning and continues Sunday with an 8K and 2-mile walk. 'It's not snowing. Blue skies. What else could you ask for in Chicago?' said Leon Carter. Every March, Chicago seems to be looking for spring. 'No, this is not spring,' Carter said.
' The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle starts with the mile-long race on Saturday, followed by an 8K race on Sunday. There are more than 28,000 runners. The race is a Chicago tradition dating back 43 years. Outdoor running season kicks off this weekend. 'A lot of people, it may be their first run ever,' said race director Carey Pinkowski.The Shamrock brings out athletes of all ages and abilities, even Olympic long-distance runners like Galen Rupp.
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