McGregors Beer'd Mile

McGREGOR'S 2027 BEER'D MILEIntroducing 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 MILE2-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, & SWAGAll 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 Beards1st 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. TIMINGThis event is all about fun — but yes, we’re keeping time. Bragging rights matter. PACKET PICKUPSunday, March 14th, 202711:00am – 11:45amMcGregor’s Irish Public House – Bell Tower ShopsRACE COURSEFlat 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