McGregors Beer'd Mile

McGREGOR'S 2027 BEER'D MILE Introducing one of Southwest Florida’s most entertaining races... the 2027 Beer’d Mile, held the day after McGregor’s Kilts & Kilometers 5k! If you love a proper pint, a good run, St. Patrick’s weekend, or just a bit of mischief with your mates, this one’s for you. This race celebrates two sacred things: beer and beards. And yes, both matter.  

THE BEARD RULE (Non-Negotiable) All participants must have a beard or wear one. No beard? No worries. Every runner receives an official leprechaun hat with beard... and it must be worn during the entire race. After the race, we’re hosting a proper Best Beard Competition. Decorate it. Braid it. Spray it green. Add shamrocks, beads, glitter, lights... if it looks like it escaped a St. Paddy’s parade and found its way to Bell Tower, you’re in the running.

RACE OPTIONS   SOLO BEER'D MILE

• One mile total. Four beers. Four laps.
• Drink one beer
• Run ¼ mile
• Repeat four times   RELAY BEER'D MILE 2-Person Relay: Each runner completes 2 beer + lap segments. 4-Person Relay: Each runner completes 1 beer + 1 lap. Bring your crew. Choose your strategy. Hope your mate holds it together.

AWARDS, MEDALS, & SWAG All participants receive:

• Leprechaun hat with beard (required race attire)
• Limited-Edition Beer’d Mile Challenge Coin     Medals awarded to:
• Top 3 Solo Male Finishers
• Top 3 Solo Female Finishers
• Top 3 Relay Teams
• Top 3 Best Beards 1st place solo male & female also receive a free beer on Apex. Overall Best Beard Champion receives McGregor’s swag, a gift card, and lifelong bragging rights at the pub.

TIMING This event is all about fun — but yes, we’re keeping time. Bragging rights matter.

PACKET PICKUP Sunday, March 14th, 2027 11:00am – 11:45am McGregor’s Irish Public House – Bell Tower Shops RACE COURSE Flat ¼-mile loop near McGregor’s at Bell Tower. (Course map coming soon.)

RACE RULES

• Four beers total
• Beer must be consumed in the designated chug zone
• Beard (real or provided) must be worn the entire race
• Must be 21+ to participate
• Anyone who becomes sick must move safely off course

See General Race Rules for full event guideline