McGregor’s Beer’d Mile – 2027

Sunday, March 14th, 2027
McGregor’s Irish Public House – Bell Tower Shops

General Information

Get ready for one of Southwest Florida’s most entertaining and ridiculous races of the year… the Beer’d Mile, held the day after the legendary McGregor’s Kilts & Kilometers 5K.

If you love a proper pint, a good run, St. Patrick’s weekend, or just causing a little chaos with your crew — this event is for you.

This race celebrates two sacred things:
🍺 Beer
🧔 Beards

And yes… both matter.

The Beard Rule (Non-Negotiable)

All participants must have a beard or wear one during the entire race.

No beard? No problem.
Every runner receives an official leprechaun hat with attached beard — and it must be worn at all times while racing.

Best Beard Competition

After the race, stick around for the Best Beard Contest:

• Decorate it
• Braid it
• Spray it green
• Add shamrocks, beads, glitter, lights

If it looks like it walked straight out of a St. Patrick’s Day parade and into Bell Tower… you’re doing it right.

Race Options

Solo Beer’d Mile

• 1 Mile Total (4 Laps)
• 4 Beers Total

Format:

• Drink 1 beer
• Run ¼ mile
• Repeat 4 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. Pick your strategy.
Hope your teammates hold it together.

Awards, Medals & Swag

All Participants Receive:

• Leprechaun hat with beard (required race gear)
• Limited-Edition Beer’d Mile Challenge Coin

Awards:

• Top 3 Solo Male
• Top 3 Solo Female
• Top 3 Relay Teams
• Top 3 Best Beards

🏆 1st Place Solo Male & Female

• Free beer on Apex

🏆 Overall Best Beard Champion

• McGregor’s swag
• Gift card
• Lifetime bragging rights at the pub

Timing

This race is all about fun…
…but yes, we’re keeping time.

Because bragging rights matter.

Race Day Schedule

Packet Pickup:
Sunday, March 14th, 2027
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
McGregor’s Irish Public House

Race Start:
12:00 PM

Race Course

Flat ¼-mile loop located near McGregor’s at Bell Tower Shops.

Course map coming soon.

Race Rules

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

Please see General Race Rules for full event guidelines.