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March 30, 2014
Reporters May Contact:
Alex Sawyer, Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K, 1.312.992.6618
alex.sawyer@bankofamerica.com
Diane Wagner, Bank of America, 1.312.992.2370
diane.wagner@bankofamerica.com
CHICAGO – More than 30,000 runners filled the streets of Chicago for the 35th anniversary Bank of
America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Cool temperatures and sunshine brought runners out in full force for a
tour of Chicago’s Loop, followed by a Post-Race Party at Buckingham Fountain. The first runner across
the finish line was Jacob Riley, 25, of Rochester, Mich., in 23:06. The women’s winner was Katie
Kellner, 22, of Rochester Hills, Mich., in 27:13. Both winners are members of the Hansons-Brooks
Distance Project.
“It was a great day to kick off the outdoor running season in Chicago,†said Executive Race Director
Carey Pinkowski. “Given the historic winter we’ve had, the large turnout is a testament to the
commitment of the Chicago running community.â€
Riley, who came in second place at the 2013 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K was thrilled to
break the finish tape this year. He narrowly beat out his teammate Brendan Gregg, 24, of Rochester
Hills, Mich., with a time of 23:09. Dan Lowry of Ann Arbor, Mich., came in third with a time of 23:17.
“After being outkicked last year, it’s nice to come in first place,†said Riley, “I love this race, it’s got a
great energy to it. It’s great for training, I’ll be running my first marathon this fall.â€
This was women’s winner Katie Kellner’s first Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle. A recent graduate of
Cornell University, she beat out Laura Batterink of Evanston, Ill., with a time of 27:30. Third place
finisher was Danna Herrick from Urbandale, Iowa, with a time of 27:37.
“This was my first time racing in Chicago, it’s a cool city and it was an incredible experience,†said
Kellner, a new member of the Hanson-Brooks Distance Project. “The Bank of America Shamrock
Shuffle was a great way to start my outdoor training season and I hope to be back next year.â€
In the wheelchair competition, Bobby Swanson from Round Lake Beach, Ill., won the Bank of America
Shamrock Shuffle 8K title in 25:38. The women’s wheelchair champion Kendall Gretsch from Downers
Grove, Ill., finished in 26:33.
The 2014 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K included the second consecutive USATF National
Club Team 8 km Championships, featuring 47 elite club teams from around the country. This is the third
year in a row Michigan-based Hansons-Brooks Distance Project won both the men’s and women’s elite
individual titles. The men’s team title went to Playmakers Elite out of Lansing, Mich., with a combined
finish time of 1:35:08 among their top four finishers. They were led by third-place finisher Dan Lowry
with a time of 23:17. The women’s team title was captured by Hansons-Brooks Distance Project with a
combined finish time among their top three finishers of 1:24:38, led by female winner Katie Kellner.
Rounding out the top three teams in the men’s team competition were the Twin Cities Track Club from
Minneapolis, Minn., (1:37:55) and Movin’ Shoes Race Team from Madison, Wisc. (1:37:56). In the women’s team competition, Twin Cities Track Club (1:25:06) and New Balance Chicago (1:25:26) were
second and third, respectively.
To access photos from today’s event, go to www.shamrockshuffle.com/mediaphotos.
Top 10 Male Finishers
1. Jacob Riley, Rochester, Mich., 23:06
2. Brendan Gregg, Rochester Hills, Mich., 23:09
3. Dan Lowry, Ann Arbor, Mich., 23:17
4. Jed Christiansen, Greenville, Penn., 23:41
5. Zachary Ripley, Grand Rapids, Mich., 23:47
6. Jacob Edwards, Delaware, Ohio, 23:51
7. Dan Greeno, Saint Michael, Minn., 23:53
8. Makorobondo Salukombo, Lakewood, Ohio, 23:54
9. Chris Erichsen, Minneapolis, Minn., 23:55
10. Michael Reneau, Minneapolis, Minn., 23:55
Top 10 Female Finishers
1. Katie Kellner, Rochester Hills, Mich., 27:13
2. Laura Batterink, Evanston, Ill., 27:30
3. Danna Herrick, Urbandale, Iowa, 27:37
4. Ariana Hilborn, Tempe, Ariz., 27:38
5. Lavenna Kubatzky, Lake Orion, Mich., 27:55
6. Elizabeth Herndon, Saint Paul, Minn., 27:59
7. Dani Fischer, Wausau, Wis., 28:02
8. Rachel McFarlane, Lansing, Mich., 28:06
9. Kristen Heckert, Lisle, Ill., 28:09
10. Amanda Mirochna, Naperville, Ill., 28:10
About the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Long recognized as an annual rite of spring and the kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago,
the 35th annual Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K takes runners on a scenic tour of downtown
Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park. Continuing for the second year in 2014, the event will host
the USATF National Club Team 8 km Championships for elite-level USATF-member running clubs from
across the country. For more information about the event and how to get involved, go to
www.shamrockshuffle.com.
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