Thirsty Thursday 5K Series

Thirsty Thursday 5K Pub Runs

Thirsty Thursdays are back! Sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. We'll once again be hosting another series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! We are adding some new features to the event in 2026, such as:

• No Processing Fees: Enjoy a hassle-free registration experience.
• Loyalty Program: Participate and earn rewards!
• Age Groups: Compete in your category for a fair leaderboard.

Event Details

One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for commute times and low stress check-in.

• Post-Race Refreshments: All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News.
• Extended Bar Hours: Enjoy drinks after the race.
• Pizza Buffet: Available for purchase for your post-race fuel.
• Swag Available: Check out some sweet merchandise during registration.

Join Us

Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks! For more information, visit the official race page.