2013 Shamrock Shuffle

In preparation for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Securing a Marathon a...

Few people believe security will be the same in the wake of the Boston blasts, but on a course that's 26.2 miles long, securing it is a big job. Nesita Kwan reports.

Chicago Marathon To Go On As Planned

Tight security measures already in place as Chicago prepares for its marathon in October.

Olympian Lisa Uhl First Female to Cross...

Despite Olympians and professional athletes running in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, the winner of the event was not who many expected.

Race Rerouted After Man Threatens to Jump...

SWAT police officers were able to remove the man from his perch before the Shamrock Shuffle, a race expected to draw more than 40,000 participants, began, according to Chicago Police News Affairs.

Full Shuffle Coverage

Check out photos, videos and a live stream of the 2013 Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago.

Drink Tickets

Monday, Mar 25, 2013 at 11:30 AM CDT

Shamrock Shuffle by the Numbers

Get your need-to-know numbers about the Bank of America Chicago Shamrock Shuffle... See Full Gallery

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Friday, Mar 8, 2013 at 11:23 AM CST

36,000 Apply For Remaining Chicago Marathon Spots

Runners selected in the lottery will find out by Tuesday.

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Monday, Mar 4, 2013 at 08:37 PM CST

Marathon Lottery Registration Opens Early Tuesday

15,000 slots available after web site crashed during initial registration.

Bank of America

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 at 06:19 AM CST

Chicago Marathon Registration Begins Tuesday

Registration for the 36th Annual event begins Feb. 19.

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 at 08:57 AM CDT

Nike High School Race

A set of intrepid runners ran their own race while a marathon happened around them.

Marketing

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 at 10:17 AM CDT

Fleet Feet’s Dave Zimmer on Being a Community-Minded Franchisee

Maybe you feel inspired by Sunday’s Chicago marathon -- or NBC Chicago’s incredible coverage of said event -- and you have running on the brain. Maybe it’s got you thinking about running a sporting goods store o...

Bank of America

Monday, Oct 8, 2012 at 10:55 PM CDT

Man Has Heart Attack, Collapses During Marathon

A 47-year-old man collapsed of a heart attack in the last few miles of Sunday's race and was revived only after two shocks of a defibrillator, officials said.

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Monday, Oct 8, 2012 at 12:21 PM CDT

Marathon Finishes With Record Numbers

The 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon started and ended with record numbers. On Monday, spokeswoman Diane Wagner confirmed a record 38,535 runners participated in this weekend's race and 37,455 of them...

Sunday, Oct 7, 2012 at 06:13 PM CDT

2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Rundown

Sunday was a successful day for the record number of participants who competed in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. NBC 5 Emily Florez reports on the highlights from the event.

About Us

We've gone green! Welcome to our 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon section. You'll notice a little splash of color here over the next few weeks as we get down to business on the Shamrock Shuffle.