Beer City is a running and craft beer festival series. Every Beer City starts with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1-mile Beer Stroll, then local beer tasting at the finish until noon, then Shindig, our afternoon party. In 2027 we visit Santa Rosa, San Diego, Long Beach, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Alameda, Bishop Ranch, Fort Worth and Orange County.

Saturday, September 11, 2027, at Off Center, next to City Center Bishop Ranch, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon.

Race-day check-in and bib pickup open at 7:30am, and you can check in any time up to the start of your race. The half marathon starts at 8:30am, the 10K at 8:45am, the 5K at 9:00am and the Beer Stroll at 9:15am. Beat the Beast is at 11:00am. Beer tasting runs until noon.

Early bib pickup is Friday, September 10, 4–7pm, at Fieldwork Brewing, 6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd. Pickup is optional: you can also pick up on race morning at the start from 7:30am until your race begins, at no charge. Early pickup means shorter lines.

Yes. Friends can pick up for each other. Beer wristbands must be picked up in person with ID.

Yes, online registration stays open until each race starts, unless the race sells out.

Yes. Go to Manage Registrations in your RunSignup profile and change your event.

Our policy is called Forever Forgiving. Up until race day you can defer to next year's race, transfer to any Beer City within a year, or give your entry to a friend, all free, from Manage Registrations in your profile. We don't offer cash refunds, so please consider race insurance when you register.

We expect half marathoners to finish within 3 hours 30 minutes. If you need longer, let us know. The 10K, 5K and Beer Stroll have no time limit.

Yes, the half marathon, 10K and 5K are chip timed. Beat the Beast and the Beer Stroll are not.

On this race website: see the Results and Photos pages.

Podium awards for the top 3 men and women in each race are presented between 10:00 and 10:30am. Age group awards go 3 deep in 10-year groups (20–29, 30–39…). Age group winners should check in at the timing table. Beat the Beast awards the top 3 men and women only.

Yes, aid stations are every 1 to 1.75 miles. See the Courses page for locations.

Yes. It's an open course, so stay aware of other runners and listen to volunteers.

Yes, we love dogs! Please keep your pup close and give other runners room. Bring your pup to the Top Dog Dash at 12:30pm during Shindig!

Yes, at the start/finish.

Yes, an informal, self-serve gear area at the start/finish. Please leave valuables at home.

Free parking in the Bishop Ranch lot at 3005 Bishop Dr.

Every runner gets a Beer City shirt, the Key to Beer City medal (it doubles as a bottle opener), a 7oz Beer City tasting glass and a custom bib. Runners 21+ also get beer tasting at the finish until noon.

Runners 21+ get tasting pours of local craft beer in their 7oz Beer City glass at the finish until noon. Bring your ID; you will need it to get your beer wristband. Our servers will not serve anyone who appears intoxicated and may ask them to leave the beer garden. Please pace yourself and plan a safe ride home.

Yes. There's non-alcoholic beer, water and soda. We always try to have gluten-free options, usually cider, seltzer or kombucha; the lineup varies by city. We offer as much variety as we can, but we depend on donations from local beverage companies, so the selection may be limited.

A 1-mile walk that starts and finishes with a taste of beer. You get the same shirt, medal and glass as the runners. Anyone can join; the beer part is for 21+.

Our beer mile: 4 beers over 1 mile. One of our Beer City Beasts runs with you, and if the Beast catches you, you're out. Beat the Beast starts at 11:00am and is 21+. Non-alcoholic options are available.

Shindig is our afternoon get-together with more fun, music and beer. This year it's at Off Center from noon to 3:30pm. Entry is free, with 2- and 6-drink packages available.

For friends who want the beer but not the running: beer tasting at the finish starting with the Beer Stroll at 9:15am until noon, with a tasting glass. 21+ with ID. Runners can add a Lazy Friend Pass for a friend at a discount during their own registration. Friends can also buy one on their own; it is sold separately as Beer Tasting.

Yes! Beer City is family friendly and free to watch, and every Beer City has a big lounging area outside the beer garden. Friends who want beer can get a Lazy Friend Pass; runners can add one at a discount during registration.

Yes, all ages are welcome in the half, 10K, 5K and Beer Stroll.