Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago
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Event Overview
The Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago is a 5K running and walking event paired with a craft beer festival. The event takes place at Busse Woods in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Event Details
Participants must be 21 or older to attend. The event features multiple start waves between 11 AM and 1 PM, with runners selecting their preferred wave during registration.
Registration for the in-person 5K includes several items:
- Entry to the post-race BrewFest
- A short-sleeve tech shirt
- A finisher's medal that doubles as a magnetic bottle opener
- A souvenir beer cup
- Five 3-ounce beer samples at a mini beer garden near the finish line
- One pint of beer from a participating brewery
- Access to free race photos
A virtual 5K option is also available for those who cannot attend in person.
Course & Beer Sampling
The course is described as a nicely paved, mostly flat, out-and-back route on the Busse Woods trail. Due to local restrictions, beer samples are not served along the course. Instead, a mini beer garden is set up at the finish line where participants can sample beers from five different craft breweries. The listed breweries include Alter Brewing Company, Scorched Earth, Tighthead Brewing Co., Illuminated Brew Works, and Church Street.
Additional Information
Packet pickup is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday before the race at City Works Pour House in Schaumburg, with race-day pickup also available. Parking is located at Busse Woods Grove 28, with access via Golf Rd & Ring Rd. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking. A food truck will be on-site after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
