Fits Do Race Reviews: The Memorial Day Pub Run

By Cool J in Minneapolis

Happy Memorial day, friends! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. The Calhoun Beach Running Club celebrated yesterday with the 4th Annual Memorial Day Pub Run!

This event is not a sanctioned run, nor is it open to the public (CBRC members only) but it does have a very sophisticated website: http://memorialdaypubrun.com. Basically, you run from bar to bar, having one beer at each bar. The entire course is just under four miles, ending with a BBQ at our coach’s house.  Coach Paul does an amazing job planning this event.  Again in 2013, the race went very smoothly, and was a big success!

I give this race a 10/10 in the pub run category.

You can find lots of additional information on the website, so I’ll do this recap primarily via pictures!

Course Map Start Line: There were corrals for VIPS, elites, and “commoners” Packet Pickup: Every runner received an official 2013 Pub Run Pint Glass! Star-spangled banner to start the race. Course Marshalls: Don’t mess with these guys! Course Details: The first stop on this year’s pub run was Stella’s. The second stop was Roat Osha:

The fourth stop was the VFW:

And the fifth and final stop of the 4th Annual Pub Run was the Cafeteria:

It was quite a rowdy crowd by the end!

After Cafeteria, it was time to run back to the start line for a BBQ:

Lots of hungry pub runners ready for some grub!

Though the criteria for “winning” the pub run is a little unclear, Dustin was overwhelmed with pride at being named the male winner, while the talented trumpeter from earlier won the women’s title.

A lot of planning went into this unique event. I had such a great time!

Drinking five beers while running four miles probably isn’t the healthiest thing I could do one week before my marathon, but it was definitely a fun-filled celebration. Time to rest and enjoy the taper til next Saturday!

Race Details:

Cost: $30 for “commoners,” extra for VIPs

SWAG: Pint glasses, awesome post-race food

Course: ~3.6 miles through Uptown

Support Stops: 5 stops 

Crowd support: Very strong

Weather: Usually warm, but 2013 was chilly. Wear layers.