Thirst Responders 5K
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Thirst Responders 5K
The Thirst Responders 5K in Perth, Ontario pairs running with beverage stops on a short-loop course. The event is open to first responders, military members, and friends or supporters of uniformed services. Participants choose a team branch: police, fire, paramedics, or military. Individual finish times are added to produce a collective team time to determine the winning branch.
The course is four repeats of a 1.25K loop for a total of 5K. Before each lap runners drink one 5 oz cup of beer; non-alcoholic beer is available. One pint from Bridge Masters Brewing Company is divided into four cups, and the route crosses three bridges including the Beckwith Swing Bridge. The start and finish are at the Bridge Master's original house, built in 1889.
Awards are given to the top finishers overall for men and women and to the fastest finishers within each branch for men and women. A unique finisher medal is included and a post-race party features live music. There is a lights and sirens parade to the start, race kit pickup at Bridge Masters Brewing Company (29 Beckwith Street, Perth, Ontario), a course limit of 1 hour, and a race capacity of 160. The format combines drinking and running, so the event may not suit participants seeking an unassisted personal best time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
