The Shamrock Shuffle is the first of three races in the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, followed by the Chicago 13.1 on June 7 and the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11.

Thousands of runners hit the pavement in Grant Park to participate in an 8K run or 2-mile walk.

The over 3,000 protests included colorful costumes, pointed chants and a myriad of signs addressing topics ranging from the Epstein files, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and