McNellie's Pub Run

Join us for the 21st Annual Tulsa McNellie's Pub Run!  The annual downtown Tulsa tradition that combines running (or walking) with beer drinking!  A perfect combination!  This event is a timed on street race!  The event will start at 3 in the afternoon, as is tradition.  

Three options for the event are available - the Guinness Challenge 4 Mile Pub Run, the normal 4 Mile Pub Run, and a 1 km fun run.  All events include a race shirt and finisher medal, as well as two post race beers.  If you elect to do the Guinness Challenge, you will also have the opportunity to consume THREE beers during the 4 mile Pub Run - the famous beer and running challenge! 

If you are in the Guinness Challenge, your race bib (number) will have FIVE beverage tabs on the bottom – three of those are for the three beers you will receive on the course and two are for the two beverages after the race.  

At each beer stop you will need to pull off the correct tab for the location and drop that into a collection box before picking up your beer. So do not lose your tabs!  You must drink the beer inside the fenced in area at each beer stop.  Do not carry your beers outside of those zones.  

 

 

Q: How do I know if I signed up for the race?

A: Log in to your Run Sign Up account. Click the circle profile icon. Select profile. The race in question should be listed under My Upcoming Events or if you select My Registered Races (under My Upcoming Events) it will also be listed here.

Q: Are there any discounts for race registration fees?

A: Unless listed on our social media or announced through the Race Page – registration fees are as posted.

Q: Can I exchange my race shirt for a different size before the race?

A: Prior to the race you have to take the shirt size you picked at the time of registration. You can exchange your shirt for a different size after the race has started.

Q: Can I do the race virtual even though it’s an in-person race?

A: No, we are not offering virtual racing at this time.

 Can I register for the race in store instead of online?

A: Our Fleet Feet stores have computers that you can utilize to register. If you need assistance registering please feel free to come inside and we can help you out.

Q: Can I pick up my bib and shirt at the race?

A: Yes! If you are unable to pick up your packet in store - it will be at the race registration table prior to the start of the race.

Q: Can I register on race day?

A: If there are available spots on race day - we will announce if race day registration is available.

Q: What happens if there’s bad weather on race day?

A: Weather conditions will be monitored on race day. In the case of severe weather, the start times of the races may be delayed. Rain does not cancel race. In the extreme case the weather is severe enough to cancel the race, there will be no makeup date.

Q: Will water be provided for participants?

A: Yes! Water will be provided on the route.

Q: Where do I find the race results?

A: At the top of the race page you will see the ‘Results’ tab. Select the correct distance and type in your bib number or name to see results.

Q: My question wasn’t answered. What now?

A: Please email race@goldendrillerracing.com with any additional questions!

 

Fun Run Starts after the 4 Mile race at 3:05 PM

Participants will receive an email once packet pickup begins the week of the race. The email will contain pick-up location and details. 

Saturday 11/7/26, race day, NEAR START AND FINISH LINES AT McNELLIE'S, beginning at 1 pm.  NOTE THIS IS THE SAME LOCATION AS WE USED IN 2025 FOR PACKET PICKUP AND THE START OF THE RACE!

We do advise you to pick up in advance as it gets very crowded on race day.  Also on race day, you will need to get a "beer wristband" by the start line to receive your beers in and after the race. You must show your ID to be issued a wristband.

Note that when you pick up your packet you will be given the shirt size you registered for.  If you want to change sizes you can do that after the race once all packets have been picked up and if we have any extra shirts remaining.

The idea for the Pub Run was hatched in late 2005, less than one year after the Pub
opened, when Elliot and Meg Nelson and Lori and I met for a lunch at the Pub downtown. Of
course, it included a beer. I had seen other Pub type races in New England, and they tended to be
the odd distance of 4 miles. So that’s how the distance was arrived at. Anything other than a 5k was my thinking.
As we enjoyed our lunch and perhaps a second beer, I presented an idea – to make this thing
interesting we really need to have beer(s) during the race. Elliot of course thought that was a great
idea. He figured he could get Guinness to sponsor the beer. And so, the Guinness Challenge was
born! That first year, we had 381 finishers! Since that time the race has grown to over 1500 annual racers..

- Tim Dreiling

This event is brought to you by Golden Driller Racing.  Providing high quality events to the Tulsa metro area for over twenty years!

As appropriate, Golden Driller Racing utilizes USATF certified courses and sanctions road races eligible for state records through USATF.  

For any questions regarding Golden Driller Racing, please contact race@goldendrillerracing.com.