McGuire’s 49th Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Pensacola, FL • Saturday, March 7th, 2026 • 9:00 AM CST

Kick off spring with one of the most legendary road‑race parties in America—and do it Pi Lam style. The 49th Annual McGuire’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K is back, bringing thousands to downtown Pensacola for a morning that blends competition, chaos, and classic Irish celebration. Whether you’re running, walking, or just showing up for the atmosphere, this is the perfect excuse for brothers, friends, and families to reconnect.

🍀 About the Event

This isn’t your typical 5K. McGuire’s is America’s largest prediction race, where runners and walkers predict their finish time—and the closest predictions win.

No watches. No phones. No trackers. Just instinct, luck, and bragging rights.

Your registration includes:

• A race shirt
• A post‑race shirt
• Access to the massive post‑race party
• Live entertainment
• Irish Wakes
• Beer (lots of it)
• Over 100 awards for predicted‑time accuracy

Registration: ~$45 + $3.70 fee

🎉 Why Pi Lam Is Showing Up

This event is pure energy—exactly the kind of environment where alumni reconnect effortlessly. It’s festive, it’s loud, it’s packed with people, and it gives us a perfect anchor for a full weekend meetup in Pensacola. Whether you’re local, driving in, or flying down, this is a can’t‑miss kickoff to spring.

🟦 Where to Stay

• Hilton Pensacola Beach – 12 Via de Luna Drive

🟦 Who Should Come

• Pi Lambda Phi alumni from every era
• Friends, spouses, and families
• Brothers who haven’t been to an event in years
• Anyone who wants a fun weekend with a built‑in party

🗓️ Optional Pi Lam Add‑Ons

• Friday night casual meetup
• Post‑race lunch or drinks
• Saturday evening alumni dinner or bar crawl
• Sunday breakfast send‑off