Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago

Event overview

The Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods is scheduled for March 14, 2026, at Busse Woods Grove 28 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The event features a 5K run with an associated BrewFest. Registration is restricted to participants aged 21 and older.

Registration and included items

Registration price listed for early entry is $35, with a higher price shown previously. 5K registration includes a short sleeve tech shirt, entry to the BrewFest, five 3 oz beer samples along the course, a magnetic bottle opener finisher's medal, one 16 oz pint ticket, a souvenir beer cup, and free photos.

Course and beer stops

The course is an out-and-back 5K with craft brewery sample stops approximately every kilometer instead of traditional water stops. Samples are 3 oz each. The listed beer stops and samples are: Altercado Mexican Ale at the start, Giant Killer IPA at 1 km, Mechanic's Grove Maibock at the turnaround, Clurichuan Trap Irish Stout at 4 km, and Heavenly Helles at the finish. The race bib contains a beer ticket redeemable for a 16 oz pint at the post-race BrewFest; additional beer tickets are available during registration.

Logistics

Packet pickup is tentatively scheduled for March 12 at City Works Pour House, 1805 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL. Parking options include Busse Woods Grove 28 (limited spaces) and the Atrium Event Center at 3800 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows, with parking across the street recommended. Toasty Cheese food trucks are listed as onsite during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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