Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford

MAR

14

2026

Run a fast, flat 5k in Rockford with five craft brewery stops and a pint at the finish while supporting the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation. This 21 and over event on March 14 includes a souvenir glass and a lively post race party.

Sat 14 Mar 2026

Rockford, Illinois

Registration

5 kilometers

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Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford

The Shamrock Beer Run - Rockford is scheduled for March 14, 2026 at Sportscore One, 1288 Elmwood Road, Rockford, IL. The event includes a 5k and a BrewFest entry option without the 5k. Participation is limited to ages 21 and over. The event benefits the Nikolas Ritschel Foundation, a charity that supports young adults fighting cancer.

Course, race features and logistics

The course is described as fast and flat with speed bumps roughly every kilometer. The route includes five local craft brewery stops where participants may take an optional 3 ounce sample from each brewery. Finishers are offered a 16 oz pint at the finish line. All registered participants receive a souvenir beer glass, a T-shirt (2026 shirt noted to feature disappearing ink), an event medal that also functions as a bottle opener, a stadium cup pint glass, a race bib, and a total of 31 oz of craft beer listed in the race swag.

Packet pickup is at Sportscore One on the Friday before the event from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with additional race day pickup available at the venue starting at 11:00 AM. A post-race indoor party is part of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km