Thirsty Thursday 5K Series

Thirsty Thursday 5K Series

Thirsty Thursdays are back and once again sponsored by Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. This year we’ll be hosting another series of timed 5K pub runs so we can enjoy two of our favorite activities: running and beer! One Thursday a month from April through October, we will have a professionally timed race on the Katy Trail from Good News Brewing in Defiance, MO. The course will be an out and back on the Katy Trail with an open start line format to allow for commute times and low stress check-in. All registrants 21 & older will receive a free beer from Good News for some post-race refreshment, and Good News will also be offering extended bar hours and a pizza buffet for purchase. We also have some sweet swag available for purchase during registration. Sign up now to join us on one (or more!) of our Thirsty Thursday 5Ks!

2025 Race Dates

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

• Thursday, September 18th
• Thursday, October 16th
• Thursday, April 17th
• Thursday, May 22nd
• Thursday, June 19th
• Thursday, July 17th
• Thursday, August 14th

Registration Fees

Run, drink and gather for 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 are available for purchase. *Note that if you plan to run more than one date, you must register for each date individually.

Group Discounts

If you are part of a group of at least 5 or more (such as a running club, racing team, corporate group, etc.) we can offer group discounts depending on your expected group size. Email [email protected] for more information on getting discounted entry for a group.

Swag Purchase

We have a new shirt style for 2025! For an additional $20 you can purchase a commemorative Thirsty Thursday T-shirt that is environmentally friendly! Not only will this shirt let everyone know of your love for running and beer, but it is also crazy soft and carbon neutral! Allmade makes this tri-blend shirt using recycled plastic bottles for the polyester in this shirt. We also have some swag from a variety of past races available for purchase onsite at each Thirsty Thursday at bargain rates each month.

Location & Course

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.

Packet Pickup Info

Race bibs and any purchased swag will be distributed beginning at 4:30pm on each of the race dates. Visit the Start 2 Finish 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.

Results and Awards

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 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.

Risk Free Registration Policy

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.

Event Policies & FAQs

• 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.