How to watch the 2026 Shamrock Shuffle: Best viewing spots and how to stream

Chicago’s popular St. Patrick’s Day themed race is back for the 45th year this weekend, promising to bring thousands to the Loop.

More than 20,000 people are expected to participate in the 2026 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 2-mile walk and 8k run on Sunday.

Wheelchair racers will kick off the event at 8:20 a.m., followed by the first wave of runners at 8:30 a.m.

NBC Chicago will offer a live feed of the race starting at 8:20 a.m. Coverage will include in-race coverage, then will transition to finish line coverage at 8:45 a.m.

The station’s livestream, available on its website and the NBC Chicago app, will show runners crossing the finish line until 11 a.m.

Telemundo Chicago’s website and app will also offer streaming options.

If you’re planning to see the race in person, be mindful of the street closures for the event.

Spectators can watch the race from the sidelines of the course, or they can pick an official cheer zone to join. Many of the cheer zones are associated with various running groups around the city.

The Shuffle’s official cheer zones include locations for the following groups:

• Girls on the Run Chicago
• Mercy Home Heroes
• The Garage Chicago
• EDGE Athletics
• Family Style RC
• November Project Chicago
• Peace Runners 773
• GRC Run Club
• Chingonas Run Chicago
• Viento Little Village Runners Club
• Chicago Area Runners Association
• LosGuapos

• Chingonas Run Chicago will cheer outside of Columbia College Chicago Library (624 S. Michigan Ave., just past mile 4) near Balbo Drive at 8 a.m.

• Edge Athletics will cheer on West Jackson and South Franklin Street (just past mile 3) from 8:45-10 a.m.

• Peace Runners will cheer at Michigan Ave and Harrison Street (mile 4 marker) at 8 a.m., then will continue the festivities with a Juke Party Mixer from 3-9 p.m. at The Bar 10 Doors (1251 W. Taylor St.).

For those hoping to grab a good view of the start of the race, standing on East Randolph Street over South Columbus Drive is a great spot.