Anyone know why the Shamrock Shuffle (8K) in Chicago was moved to April? the last eight or so years it's been in March. It'll be on April 10, 2011.
Anyone know why the Shamrock Shuffle (8K) in Chicago was moved to April? the last eight or so years it's been in March. It'll be on April 10, 2011.
The date depends a lot on what else is going on in town like conventions or whatever. Being a race that is totally smaller in scale compared to the marathon it's probably a safe bet that they get the date chosen for them rather than they choosing it.
I am pretty sure they have had April dates in the last few years, but 4/10 is quite late.
Maybe they're hoping for better weather? I've done it two times and in both instances, it was unseasonable warm and beautiful. I know there have been other instances when it's been downright miserable weather.
It's a cool race, but it's a zoo. So many people. I've never checked, but I wouldn't be surprised if the winner was done before the last runner crossed the starting line.
Too bad its in the middle of the outdoor track season now.