Caesars Sportsbook Crescent City Classic - New Orleans, Louisiana (Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty)Įstablished in 1979, the Crescent City Classic is one of the oldest 10Ks in the world, held each year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday. The next price jump will be on February 16.
Note: Prices increase leading up to the event. Weather conditions can be unpredictable: snow, rain, sleet, or beautiful sunny skies can all be typical for Chicago in mid-March, so be prepared for anything on race day. Participants must be able to maintain a 15-minute-per-mile pace for the 8K run, and a 30-minute-per-mile pace for the two-mile walk.Įxpect temperatures in the high thirties to low forties.
The 8K course begins and ends in Grant Park, winding through Chicago’s Loop community, in the heart of the city. The party features live music, food, and lots of beer. The 8K run and a two-mile walk are the headliner events on Sunday morning, but the Shuffle also offers several events to choose from over the weekend, including a mile race on Saturday.īe sure to stick around for the post-race party, held at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park it kicks off right after the 8K run and two-mile walk. Established in 1980, the race has grown to become the world’s largest timed 8K, with over 30,000 participants and massive crowds of spectators rivaling the Chicago Marathon and Half Marathon as one of the city’s premier running events. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle extends Chicago’s famed Saint Paddy’s Day festivities and serves as a rust buster for the spring road-racing season. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle - Chicago, Illinois (Photo: Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle)ĭate: Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20
Whether you’re designing a packed 2022 racing schedule or your goal is to sign up for your first race ever, here are 11 classic races with high energy, rich cultural history, and guaranteed fun that we recommend adding to your calendar.
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