McGregor's Kilts & Kilometers, Presented by Worthington Realty

🍀 General Information

• Event: McGregor’s Kilts and Kilometers
• Date: Saturday, March 14th 2026
• 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)
• Age Groups: 0-10 | 11-15 | 16-20 | 21-25 | 26-30 | 31-35 | 36-40 | 41-45 | 46-50 | 51-55 | 56-60 | 61-65 | 66-70 | 71-75 | 76+
• Criteria: Age group awards based on net chip time. Top 3 Male and Female awarded per group.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, March 13th 2026
• Time: 5:00-7:00pm
• Location: Fleet Feet Fort Myers
• Date: Saturday, March 14th 2026
• Time: 7:00-7:45am
• Location: McGregor’s Public House

🏃‍♀️ Race Course(s)

• 5K Course: Coming soon
• Green Mile Course: Coming soon

📜 Race Rules

• Details: See General Race Rules Tab

For more information, visit the race page: McGregor's Kilts & Kilometers