McGregors Beer'd Mile
McGregors Beer'd Mile is a running race on March 14, 2027 in Fort Myers, FL.
- Date
- March 14, 2027 (234 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
McGREGOR'S 2027 BEER'D MILE
Introducing one of Southwest Florida’s most entertaining races... the 2027 Beer’d Mile, held the day after McGregor’s Kilts & Kilometers 5k! If you love a proper pint, a good run, St. Patrick’s weekend, or just a bit of mischief with your mates, this one’s for you.
This race celebrates two sacred things: beer and beards. And yes, both matter.
THE BEARD RULE (Non-Negotiable)
All participants must have a beard or wear one.
No beard? No worries. Every runner receives an official leprechaun hat with beard... and it must be worn during the entire race.
After the race, we’re hosting a proper Best Beard Competition. Decorate it. Braid it. Spray it green. Add shamrocks, beads, glitter, lights... if it looks like it escaped a St. Paddy’s parade and found its way to Bell Tower, you’re in the running.
RACE OPTIONS
SOLO BEER'D MILE
- One mile total. Four beers. Four laps.
- Drink one beer
- Run ¼ mile
- Repeat four times
RELAY BEER'D MILE
2-Person Relay: Each runner completes 2 beer + lap segments.
4-Person Relay: Each runner completes 1 beer + 1 lap.
Bring your crew. Choose your strategy. Hope your mate holds it together.
AWARDS, MEDALS, & SWAG
All participants receive:
- Leprechaun hat with beard (required race attire)
- Limited-Edition Beer’d Mile Challenge Coin
Medals awarded to:
- Top 3 Solo Male Finishers
- Top 3 Solo Female Finishers
- Top 3 Relay Teams
- Top 3 Best Beards
1st place solo male & female also receive a free beer on Apex.
Overall Best Beard Champion receives McGregor’s swag, a gift card, and lifelong bragging rights at the pub.
TIMING
This event is all about fun — but yes, we’re keeping time. Bragging rights matter.
PACKET PICKUP
Sunday, March 14th, 2027
11:00am – 11:45am
McGregor’s Irish Public House – Bell Tower Shops
RACE COURSE
Flat ¼-mile loop near McGregor’s at Bell Tower.
(Course map coming soon.)
RACE RULES
- Four beers total
- Beer must be consumed in the designated chug zone
- Beard (real or provided) must be worn the entire race
- Must be 21+ to participate
- Anyone who becomes sick must move safely off course
See General Race Rules for full event guideline
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Myers, FL
City Elevation
15 ft
Nearest Airport
RSW
Southwest Florida International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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234
Days to train
- Race
- McGregors Beer'd Mile
- Date
- March 14, 2027
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McGregors Beer'd Mile
Mar 14, 2027