2018 - Shamrock Beer Run 5k & BrewFest Indy
2018 distances
Running
5K Beer Run *First Group* Limited to 300. If you want to run this 5K without being stuck behind walkers, this is for you
For $5, you may begin in the front. This is really nice for runners who want to run the 5K and not be stuck behind thousands of walkers.
5K Beer Run
Beer, Kilometer, Beer, Kilometer... until the finish when you receive a pint! We're moving to Military Park and will bring in some food trucks. We think you'll like the route much more!
Designated Driver First Group (No Beer and not a lot of runners in front of you)
For $5, you may begin in the front. This is really nice for runners who want to run the 5K and not be stuck behind thousands of walkers.
Designated Driver (No Beer)
No Beer - You still get a Shirt, Medal & Pint Glass- but no beer. Still must be 21+ Years Old
Spectator
Spectators receive no swag. This entry is good for admittance to the event only. If you want to be involved, consider volunteering to pour beer! You get to be in the middle of the action, it doesn't cost you anything, and we'll even give you shirt:) You still must be 21+ Years Old.
Volunteer to pour beer before the race and run the race
Save some money and have fun pouring before the run. You'll need to arrive by 11:30am
Help with Check In and run the race
Save some money on registration by helping us check people in. You'll need to arrive by 11:30am.
Volunteer: Pour Beer Entire Event
This is a great way to be at the event, have fun, and give back! You'll get a shirt too:)
Volunteer: Start Line Beer Stop Backpacks of Hope
Volunteer: 1K Beer Stop John Boner Neighborhood Center
This is a great way to be at the event, have fun, and give back! You'll get a shirt too:)
Volunteer: 2K Beer Stop The Little Red Door
This is a great way to be at the event, have fun, and give back! You'll get a shirt too:)
Volunteer: 3K Beer Stop Ainsley’s Angels
This is a great way to be at the event, have fun, and give back! You'll get a shirt too:)
Volunteer: 4K Beer Stop Energy Krazed
This is a great way to be at the event, have fun, and give back! You'll get a shirt too:)
Water Stop
Under 21 can help. Pour water & Clean up
Check-In/Registration
Clean Up
Finish Line Medals
This is a very fun job as everyone's excited to finish & get their swag!!!
Sponsor
Race-day weather
Conditions on March 17, 2018 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 7:52 AM and sets at 7:53 PM local time (EDT) in Indianapolis on March 17, 2018 — 12h 01m of daylight.
Course
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