St. Paddy's Day Beer Run

MAR
17
2026
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive 5k run in downtown Piqua. The event features a beer (or root beer) to drink at each mile marker. Competitive prizes, tiered pricing, and group discounts are available.
Tue 17 Mar 2026
5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The St. Paddy's Day 3.1 Beer Run is a running event scheduled for March 17. It takes place in downtown Piqua, Ohio.

Event Details

The main activity is a 5k run. During the run, participants are offered a beer to drink at every mile marker. A non-alcoholic root beer option is available at these stops. The official beer sponsor for the event is Crooked Handle Brewery.

There are competitive prizes and door prizes available.

Registration and Pricing

Participants can choose between two event options: one for those drinking beer or root beer, and a non-competitive option for those not drinking. Registration uses a tiered pricing system based on the order of sign-up. Prices start at $30 for the first 100 registrants, increase to $35 for the next 150, then to $40 for the next 200. The standard price is $45.

A family and friends discount is offered: registering three or more people in one transaction gives a $5 discount per person. Participants can also opt out of receiving a t-shirt for a further discount if they register by March 3.

Registrations before February 1 include a complimentary collector's shot glass. Registrations before March 3 include a t-shirt.

Packet pickup and final registration are available at Can't Stop Running Co on the preceding Sunday and Monday, or at the race location in Piqua before the event start.

The Course

The race is a loop course through downtown Piqua. Specific start line and parking details are communicated via email to registered participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Non-Competitors (not Drinking Beer or Root-Beer)
5 km
St. Paddy's Day 3.1 Beer Run (drinking Beer or Root-Beer)