(Chicago, IL)---This year marks the 26th Annual LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle, the world's largest 8K race (4.97 miles). This year's race is set to take place Sunday, April 3 in Grant Park. More than 20,000 Chicagoans and several world-class athletes will compete for bragging rights in this favorite spring running tradition which kicks off the running season into high gear.

Registration for the 26th Lasalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle began January 1st. Early Registration for the 8K race is only $30 and only lasts until Saturday, March 12th, after which registration is still available until the 22nd of March for $37. Other fees and costs include a 5K Fitness Walk for $20 and the Quarter-Mile Kids Shuffle for $10.

Pre-race weekend registration for all events is available online at www.shamrockshuffle.com and will completely close at midnight on March 22. Please note: there will be no weekend or race day registration available for the 8K race and 5K walk. The 8K race starts at 9:30 a.m. followed by the 5K walk at 10 a.m. and the kids' race at 11 a.m. All events start and finish in Grant Park.

For more information on The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle 8K visit www.shamrockshuffle.com or call 312- 904-9814.