Posted: March 20, 2007

Athletics: 28th Annual Lasalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle To Race Through Downtown Chicago Sun., Mar. 25

(CHICAGO, March 20, 2007) – The 28th annual LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K Race and 5K Walk featuring a record 30,000 participants will take place in Chicago’s Grant Park on Sun., Mar. 25. The event includes the two-day LaSalle Bank Health & Fitness Expo at Navy Pier, the Race and Walk both starting and finishing in Grant Park and the Post-Race Party starring the musical talents of Mike & Joe and Maggie Speaks. Locally recognized as the annual rite of spring and the launch of the Chicago outdoor running season, The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle will welcome 30,000 participants – 92% of them hailing from Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. The Expo will host more than 50,000 guests Mar. 23-24, as they tour more than 80 exhibitors featuring the latest in health and fitness apparel, technology and gear, among other general interest exhibits. Following is a timeline of The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle’s weekend events and expected road closures. LASALLE BANK HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO Navy Pier Festival Hall A Friday, March 23 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Transportation and Parking: Free transportation to the Expo is available via The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuttle, a trolley that will run between the "L" stop located at State and Lake Streets in Chicago (southeast corner) and Navy Pier during Expo hours. Navy Pier parking vouchers are available to all attendees at the Expo: 0-2 Hours: $7 2-4 Hours: $12 4-8 Hours: $22 (standard public rate) 8-24 Hours: $25 (standard public rate) THE LASALLE BANK SHAMROCK SHUFFLE 8K RACE & 5K WALK Grant Park Sunday, March 25 9:30 a.m. 8K Race Start (Columbus & Jackson) 10:00 a.m. 5K Walk Start (Columbus, south of Jackson) 10:30 a.m. Interviews with winners at Finish Line or in Shield Tent 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Post-Race Party featuring musical guests Mike & Joe and Maggie Speaks (Balbo St. between Columbus and Lake Shore Drive) SCHEDULED ROAD CLOSURES – MARCH 24-25 Columbus Drive: Roosevelt Road to Congress Parkway Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 4:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Balbo Drive: Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive: Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 4:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Balbo Drive: Columbus Drive to Lake Shore Drive Close: Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 6:30 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Columbus Drive: Congress Parkway to Jackson St. Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 4:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Columbus Drive: Jackson Blvd. to Monroe Dr. Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Columbus Drive: Monroe Dr. to Randolph Dr. Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Congress Parkway: Michigan Avenue to Columbus Drive Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 4:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Jackson Blvd.: Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Monroe Drive: Michigan Avenue to Lake Shore Drive Close: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Open: Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Website: www.shamrockshuffle.com.