Packet pickup/Expo: There was not an expo at this race, only packet pickup at Road Runner Sports. Packet pickup was easy and efficient. No race day pickup at this race but you can get your packet mailed to you for an additional fee.
T-shirts/Swag: LOVED the shirts for this event, it was awesome to see everyone representing their university! In previous years the shirts did not fit right, but that seems to have been sorted out! I like the medal from previous years more because after the race you went to your alumni tent and received a school specific magnet for your medal.
Course: The race course went along Lakeshore drive and was a bit crowded. A lot of us had to run in the dirt next to the trail, but after mile three everyone spread out and we had more room.
Post-Race: The afterparty was awesome! The post-race is a tailgate with beer and sausages. Each school had a tent where you could go and take pictures. Every tent was handing out things to their alumni. Unfortunately, IU didn’t have anything for us, which is a school issue- not a race issue. Hopefully in the future each school will be able to provide the same post-race items for all. Bill Murray was also hanging out at the after party, which was awesome!
Overall: Overall, I had a great time and will be back next year! It is a fun race with an awesome atmosphere! The after party is my favorite part and people hang out for a while after- eat, play games, and hang out with friends and alumni.

This was my first time running the Shamrock Shuffle and I will definitely be back next year! I had an amazing time running through the heart of Chicago with thousands of fellow runners.

The expo was held at the McCormick Place Convention Center and finding parking was a little difficult. I assumed this would be a large expo with numerous vendors because of the size of the race, but I was a little disappointed. It was too big of a space for a small expo.

The race swag was awesome, I loved the quality and design of the shirts and medals. The race course is fantastic, it starts at Grant Park and takes you right through the heart of downtown Chicago. The course is definitely my favorite part of the race. The crowd encouragement is amazing, I love how much the city supports this race.

Overall, this was one of my favorite races and I will definitely be running it again next year.

The 2017 Run 317 series is the first time I signed up to run an entire series. Five races, once a month, each on a Thursday evening. Each race is in a different neighborhood and benefits a individual charity.

Packet pickup was simple, I received my packet about an hour before the race. There were many enthusiastic volunteers and I didn’t have to wait at all. At each race you receive a 317 bumper sticker, a free Penn Station sub and two free beers attached to your race bib.

Race day parking was not an issue for me since I have work downtown and have a parking pass The race was yellow flagged because of the heat, which is not surprising since it was in July. The course was nice and flat, and went through historic residential neighborhoods.

After the race you can redeem your two free beers and hang out. I enjoy this series because many of my running friends participate. There is a DJ and people stand around and talk for a while after the race, it was a fun time.

The race communications before and after the race were awesome. Overall I had a great time and will definitely sign up for the entire series next year! If you live in Indianapolis this is a great race series!