Thirsty Thursday 5K
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Thirsty Thursday 5K
Thirsty Thursdays is a series of timed 5K pub runs sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis and organized by Start 2 Finish. The series takes place one Thursday each month from April through October and is held on the Katy Trail near Defiance, Missouri.
The course is an out and back on the Katy Trail with a start at Good News Brewing. Races are professionally timed and use an open start line format to allow flexible arrival and lower stress check-in. The format emphasizes a relaxed, timed run on a known trail surface.
All registrants aged 21 and older receive a complimentary beer from Good News Brewing. Good News Brewing will offer extended bar hours and a pizza buffet available for purchase. Event merchandise is available for purchase during registration.
For 2026 the series introduces several changes including removal of processing fees, a loyalty program, and the addition of age group categories to the leaderboards. The event materials describe the series as recurring monthly from April through October, with each occurrence held at the same trail and brewery location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
