Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago at Busse Woods
Updated
Saturday, March 13, 2027, first start 12:00 PM, in Rolling Meadows (Busse Woods Picnic Grove 28). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $35 after December 19.
- Date
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- Start time
- 12:00 PM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Busse Woods Picnic Grove 28, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
- Area
- North Shore & North Suburbs, Chicago
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $30 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Saturday, December 19, 2026: 5K $30 → $35
- Registration
- Open. Opened September 1, online signup closes Sunday, March 14, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 19 to pay $30 instead of $35.
Course and race notes
The Epic Shamrock Beer Run 5k is back for another year of Beer Drinking! Like Running or Walking? Love awesome craft beer? This event is for you! Due to the popularity of this event, we have multiple wave start times between 11am-1pm (you'll pick your wave time during signup).
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.