Events
BrewFest Entry (No 5K)
Description
Join us for beer, running, beer, walking, beer, stumbling, beer & partying at Sportscore One again this year!
Last Year's Events Sold Out Early so make sure to sign up now to secure a spot!
Post Race Party will be Indoors again this year!
The festivities begin Saturday, March 15th at 12:00pm at the Sportscore! The walk/run starts at 12:00 Noon and we'll keep the party going until 3pm!
All registered participants get a souvenir beer glass, Shamrock Beer Run T-shirt and an event medal for completing the course.
This is a race course like no other! We feature 5 local craft breweries along the course route, so participants receive an (optional) 3 ounce sample from each brewery along the route, and are greeted with a 16oz pint of their favorite choice at the finish line!
This race benefits the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. Please consider visiting their website to learn more about the great things they do for our community
Race Swag
The 2025 Race Swag Features:
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Awesome Tech T-Shirt
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Finisher Medal (also a bottle opener)!
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Stadium Cup Pint Glass
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Race Bib
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31oz of Craft Beer!
Place
1288 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL. 61103
Packet Pickup Information
Sportscore One
Tentative Date is Friday March 14th from 4-7pm (check back closer to race day for official updates)
Race Day Pickup is Available at the Sportscore starting at 11am on race day, but if possible we recommend skipping the lines and joining us at Sportscore One on Friday night!
Course Map
New course route brewing for 2024! Check back soon for official map update!
About Nikolas Ritschel Foundation
Nikolas Ritschel Foundation is enriching the lives of young adults fighting cancer by providing their families happy memories filled with laughter and smiles. We have helped over 300 young adults since our inception in 2012 thanks to the support of generous donors and volunteers that help support our mission!
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://shamrockbeerrun.com/rockford/.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Event Photos
Food & Entertainment
Grammy's Silent Auction
We will be hosting Grammy's silent auction in conjunction with the Shamrock Beer Run 5k again this year!
Bidding is already open now, so check it out (click here) to browse over 100 amazing items and goodies.
Win awesome stuff, help raise money for young adults with cancer. Does it get any better? Why yes it does... we'll celebrate your win with Beer from 5 local craft breweries while we're at it!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Get in on the action! Sponsorship opportunities for the Shamrock 5K Beer Run are now available—and they include FREE race entries!
Ready to make a difference? Click here to learn more, or reach out to Tammy English, Development Director, at tammy@nikswish.org or 815-262-9678. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and bring JOY to young adults battling cancer!
Directions
Sportscore One
1288 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL. 61103
Race Participant Survey
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