Location: McGregor’s Irish Public House at Bell Tower Shops
Start Times: 5K - 8:00am | 1 Mile – 8:10am
🏃♂️ Race Description / Theme
Event: 2026 edition of Southwest Florida’s most festive running event—McGregor’s Kilts and Kilometers—on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day!
Host: Join us at Bell Tower Shops as McGregor’s Irish Pub, presented by Worthington Realty, hosts an unforgettable 5K and 1 Mile race.
Celebration: This year’s celebration is bigger than ever, kicking off Lee County’s best two-day Irish festival.
Expect: A sea of green, spirited costumes, and non-stop fun as the festivities roll straight from the race into a full day of music, beer specials, and mouthwatering Irish fare from McGregor’s Pub—on both Saturday and Sunday (Beer'd Mile).
🎉 Race Perks & Fun
Irish Pride: All participants are encouraged to show off their Irish pride, but those brave enough to run in a kilt will be in the running for special awards!
Finisher Gifts: Every 5K and 1 Mile finisher will receive a commemorative Irish pint glass, shamrock socks, and a festive Irish finisher’s medal.
Lucky Coins: Keep your eyes peeled on the course for lucky Irish coins—find one and trade it in for a free beer at McGregor’s Pub (kids get green Hawaiian punch instead).
Ultimate After-party: Between the DJ, themed games, green sno-cones, green cotton candy, shamrock beads, and ice-cold green drinks, this is truly the ultimate Irish after-party.
🏅 Race Events
Types: 5K and 1 Mile
🎖️ Medals & Swag
Participants: All 5K and 1 Mile participants receive a commemorative Irish pint glass, a pair of shamrock socks, and a finisher’s medal.
⏱️ Timing & Award Categories
Timing: Chip Timing
Awards: Overall Male and Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Gun Time)