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Bringing back GRRRR: ‘GRRRR Crawl’ event will showcase local flavors

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By Audrey Posten, North Iowa Times

Even after the GRRRR 5K and 10K races and traditional pancake and sausage breakfast wrap up Saturday morning, Oct. 5, the fun will continue in Marquette, McGregor and Prairie du Chien with the GRRRR Crawl and Poker Run.

The event encourages people to “taste the Ports of Discovery” by visiting participating bars and restaurants for samples of Iowa beers and unique foods.

“It’s a way to get runners into town and to share what we have to offer,” said Ashley Kishman, executive director of the McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce, which is organizing GRRRR this year with help from local volunteers.

People can participate for a small fee by picking up a wristband at the chamber office in McGregor or at any participating business (Backwoods Bar and Grill, Old Man River, Pocket City Pub, McGregor’s Beer and Bratz, Steve’s Silver Dollar, Riverview Inn, Latino’s, Josie’s River Queen, Maggie’s Diner, By the Spoonful, Marquette Bar and Cafe and The Local Oven.) All GRRRR entrants will snag a complimentary wristband with their registration. Each wristband will come with a “passport” that notes each stop.

GRRRR Crawl participants will receive a free sample of an Iowa beer offered at each establishment. They will also be eligible for food specials at each place.

Pick up a playing card at every location, and use the cards to make your best poker hand. Turn in the hand at the end of the night for a chance to win $100 in chamber bucks.

“It’s been really well received by the bars and restaurants,” said Kishman. “This is really showcasing the best of what they do.”

The GRRRR Crawl and Poker Run will begin at noon and run through closing time. Some locations will offer entertainment that day. For more details on these activities and featured beers and food specials, check out the “GRRRR Crawl and Poker Run” event on the “McGregor-Marquette, Iowa” Facebook page.

For more information about GRRRR, check out the “GRRRR Great River Road - Road Race 5K and 10K” page and event on Facebook, email greatriverroadroadrace@gmail.com or call the chamber office at (563) 873-2186. Sign up now at https://is.gd/greatriverroadroadrace.

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