ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Community members came out to the annual Shamrock 5K Beer Run and Shamrock Auction to raise money toward providing wishes for young-adult cancer patients.
Festivities began at 11 a.m., March 14, at Sportscore One, 1288 Elmwood Rd. in Rockford.
Five beer stops were set up along the race course, offering participants samples from a variety of local craft breweries. At the finish line, runners were greeted with a 16-ounce pint of their favorite beer choice.
A post-race party was held indoors, serving refreshments to guests until 3 p.m. Beer tickets were sold during registration, before the race and during the party…