‘Run to the Pub’ returns on St. Paddy’s Day ‘Run to the Pub’ returns on St. Paddy’s Day Race registration is open for Pub 317’s 2018 Run to the Pub
Race registration is open for Pub 317’s 2018 Run to the Pub. Several thousand half marathon and 10k race participants in their finest St. Patrick’s Day attire will gather at the starting line on Saturday, March 17th. Participants will receive a technical race shirt, finishing medal/bottle opener, ‘Run to the Pub’ pint glass with one free beer (for those of age), four chances to win an all-inclusive trip to Dublin, Ireland, and entry into the Dublin Marathon, among other incentives. The half-marathon begins at 9:45am with the 10k to follow at 10:30am. Please note: registration closes March 10th with NO race day registration.
More than a decade ago, one of the owners of Pub 317 gathered a few friends for a run on St. Patrick’s Day — finishing off with a pint at 317. By the next year, the event was formalized and the local race has been drawing more and more runners each year. Participants include those looking to run a personal best on the mostly downhill course, creative costume enthusiasts, and everyone in between.
“We aim to make this a really positive event for Bozeman,” says race director Tyler Wilkinson. “Not only are part of race proceeds donated to the Bozeman Area Community Foundation who support local nonprofits, but I get a lot of positive feedback from local businesses. This is a big, fun community event and many runners bring friends and family along to celebrate in Downtown Bozeman.”
Runner’s World ranked Run to the Pub as the country’s No. 2 “Must Run” half-marathon based on an online survey.
“We’ve only been getting better from there,” says Wilkinson. “The race continues to grow and improve based on the feedback from runners. It’s hard to go wrong when you have a mostly downhill course, gorgeous mountain views, and a finish line that becomes a party downtown.”
Registration for the race, stories posted by former winners of the Dublin trip, and more information can be found at www.runtothepub.com. •
