Run, drink & be merry with annual St. Paddy’s foot race
There’s still time to register for Pub 317’s 2020 Run to the Pub! Several thousand 10K and half-marathon racers will don their finest St. Patrick’s Day attire before gathering at the starting line on Saturday, March 14th.
Participants will include those looking to run a personal best on the mostly downhill course, creative costume enthusiasts, and everyone in between. Registering for the event earns participants a technical race shirt, commemorative pint glass, finisher’s medal and a well-deserved beer at the finish line after party in Downtown Bozeman (for those 21+). And this year, each person who registers has FOUR chances at the grand prize – an all-inclusive trip to Ireland with free entry into the Dublin marathon.
Run to the Pub began thirteen years ago when one of the owners of Pub 317 motivated a few friends for a St. Patrick’s Day jog that ended with a beer at the bar. The event steadily grew from there, now hosting thousands of racers from all over the map.
The event is more than just a chance to get outside and have a good time – it’s also a way to aid local nonprofit organizations. A portion of the proceeds from the race goes to benefit the Bozeman Area Community Foundation, which supports hundreds of nonprofits across Gallatin County.
Note: Half Marathon buses depart Downtown Bozeman at 9am for a 9:45am race start time. 10K buses depart at 9:45am for a 10:30am start time. All runners MUST take provided busses. Vehicles parked near the starting line will be towed.
Registration for the race, stories posted by former winners of the Dublin trip, and more information can be found at www.runtothepub.com. •
