Thirsty Thursday 5K Series

Races start at 5:30pm, with the start line remaining open until 6:35pm. Participants can start anytime during that window.

Thursday, March 24th
Thursday, April 21st
Thursday, May 19th
Thursday, June 23rd
Thursday, July 21st
Thursday, August 18th
Thursday, September 15th
Thursday, October 20th

Run, drink and gather for less! Registration is now only $18 per race! Registration gets you a bib, chip timing with live results notification text via cell phone, and a free draft beer pour at Good News! Race shirts and other swag are available for purchase. *Note that if you plan to run more than one date, you must register for each date individually.

For an additional $15 you can purchase a commemorative Thirsty Thursday T-shirt! The shirt is an incredibly comfortable shirt featuring combed ring-spun cotton in unisex sizing. We also have some past Thirsty Thursday swag available for purchase at bargain rates while supplies last!

The races start and finish at Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course runs northeast on the Katy Trail to the turnaround and returns to finish near the Good News parking lot. Enjoy the atmosphere of Good News Brewing's great patio while enjoying your free beverage after the race.

Race bibs and any purchased swag will be distributed beginning at 4:30pm at each of the race dates. Visit the Fleet Feet tent in front of Good News to get your bib. If you register for more than one of our dates, please note that you will need to get a new bib number (and beer ticket!) for each race.

All participants who provide a cell phone number during registration will receive a results text shortly after finishing. We will not have awards for each individual race, but will keep a yearly leaderboard, and after the October race, we will award $15 gift cards* to Fleet Feet or Good News to the top 5 male and female times throughout the year. *Only 1 gift card per person, even if that person has more than 1 top 5 time.

New in 2022! We will be doing a monthly raffle for all participants who check-in on race day, as well as a year-end raffle for a $100 gift card to Fleet Feet. Each registration gets an entry into the year-end raffle, so the more months you participate, the more chances you have to win!

Register risk free! If for any reason we are unable to hold any of the race dates, we will give all participants for that race date the option to transfer to another date (if spots are available) or get a refund* for their race fee. Individuals can request a refund or transfer if they are unable to make it, as long as they give notice by 12pm the day before the event. *Swag purchases are non-refundable, but participants will still be able to get any swag purchased.

Face coverings & social distancing - We encourage all participants to follow the guidelines of the local health department at the time of each event. Since this is a monthly series, things may change throughout the year. While enjoying the post-race at Good News, we ask that you follow any guidelines they have set.

Will there be on course aid stations? No. We will not be providing any on course fluids or aid. Please plan on carrying any of your hydration and nutritional needs on your own.

Are dogs allowed at the event? Well behaved dogs are allowed at the brewery and in the area, but we do not allow dogs to run on the race course.

Will you hold the event if it rains? Safety of participants and volunteers is our number one priority. We will hold the event in rain, as long as the weather is not severe and a risk to the safety of participants and volunteers. In the event of a race cancellation, all participants registered for that date will receive both a text and email notification.

What if I have a positive Covid-19 test, show symptoms of Covid-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive in the last 5 days? Please do not attend if you have tested positive for Covid-19, show symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. If you cannot attend due to Covid-19, we will transfer you to another race date or provide a refund (less processing fees).