Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Beer Stroll
Half Marathon
A race that loops around Alameda Point and then takes you out along the water and beachfront to a turn around on Southshore Drive.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
- Start Time:
- 8:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 11:30am PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 21, 2026 at 12:00pm PST
- Price:
- $99.05 incl. $6.55 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $101.70 after March 16, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 12:00pm PST | March 16, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $99.05 |
| March 17, 2027, 12:00am PDT | April 25, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $101.70 |
| April 26, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 12, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $107 $104.35 |
| June 13, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 29, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $109.65 |
| June 30, 2027, 12:00am PDT | July 10, 2027, 8:29am PDT | $112.30 |
10k
A great 10k to get you ready for beer tasting and a great party! You run the 5k course out around the USS Hornet and another loop out to Faction Brewing. Return along the waterfront.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
- Start Time:
- 8:45am PDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 21, 2026 at 12:00am PST
- Price:
- $69.90 incl. $4.90 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $75.20 after March 16, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 12:00am PST | March 16, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $69.90 |
| March 17, 2027, 12:00am PDT | April 25, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $75.20 |
| April 26, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 12, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $77.85 |
| June 13, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 29, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $80.50 |
| June 30, 2027, 12:00am PDT | July 10, 2027, 9:00am PDT | $83.15 |
Age Based Discounts for 10k
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 12:00am PST | March 16, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $59.30 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $64.60 | ||
| March 17, 2027, 12:00am PDT | May 9, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $64.60 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $69.90 | ||
| May 10, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 26, 2027, 9:00am PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $54.00 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $69.90 |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
5k
A lovely 5k romp from Waterfront Park out to USS Hornet and along the Bay.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
Upon entering you can purchase a discounted ticket to the Festival and stay for the whole day!
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
Upon entering you can purchase a discounted ticket to the Festival and stay for the whole day!
- Start Time:
- 9:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 21, 2026 at 12:02pm PST
- Price:
- $54.00 incl. $4.00 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $56.65 after March 16, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 12:02pm PST | March 16, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $54.00 |
| March 17, 2027, 12:00am PDT | April 25, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $56.65 |
| April 26, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 12, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $59.30 |
| June 13, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 29, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $61.95 |
| June 30, 2027, 12:00am PDT | July 10, 2027, 9:15am PDT | $64.60 |
Age Based Discounts for 5k
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2026, 12:00am PST | March 16, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $38.10 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $43.40 | ||
| March 17, 2027, 12:00am PDT | May 9, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $38.10 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $43.40 | ||
| May 10, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 26, 2027, 9:00am PDT | 5 and under | $0.00 |
| 6 - 13 | $38.10 | ||
| 14 - 20 | $43.40 |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Beer Stroll
The Beer Stroll is a gentle mile that starts and ends with BEER. You get all the amenities, too. Shirt, tasting glass, Key to Beer City Alameda.
We do not time the Beer Stroll or track who comes in first. Everyone is a winner with this one.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
We do not time the Beer Stroll or track who comes in first. Everyone is a winner with this one.
Your entry includes a Beer City race t-shirt, tasting glass, and The Key to Beer City finishers medal. There is unlimited tasting at the end of the run in your 7-ounce tasting cup.
- Start Time:
- 9:20am PDT
- End Time:
- 10:30am PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 21, 2026 at 3:47pm PST
- Price:
- $27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.15 after April 25, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 3:47pm PST | April 25, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $27.50 |
| April 26, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 12, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $30.15 |
| June 13, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 29, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $38.10 |
| June 30, 2027, 12:00am PDT | July 10, 2027, 9:15am PDT | $40.75 |
Beat The Beast Beer Mile
Beat the Beast Beer Mile
It's the grandaddy of them all! Join us for our beer mile to beat all beer miles. You will drink 4 x 12 beers (no shotgunning) and run 1/4 mile between each of them. Beat the other runners. AND beat the Beer City Beast!
Lose to the Beast or Lose your cookies, and you're OUT of the race.
Lose to the Beast or Lose your cookies, and you're OUT of the race.
- Start Time:
- 11:00am PDT
- End Time:
- 11:30am PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens November 21, 2026 at 4:02pm PST
- Price:
- $27.50 incl. $2.50 Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.15 after April 25, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2026, 4:02pm PST | April 25, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $27.50 |
| April 26, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 12, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $30.15 |
| June 13, 2027, 12:00am PDT | June 29, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $35.45 |
| June 30, 2027, 12:00am PDT | July 10, 2027, 11:00am PDT | $38.10 |
Beer Tasting Only
This if for folks who only want to drink beer. No running.
- Start Time:
- 9:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 12:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens December 1, 2026 at 6:20pm PST
- Price:
- $38.10 incl. $3.10 Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends July 10, 2027 at 11:59pm PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2026, 6:20pm PST | July 10, 2027, 11:59pm PDT | $38.10 |
24k
- Start Time:
- 9:30am PDT
- End Time:
- 12:00pm PDT
- Registration:
- Registration Opens July 8, 2027 at 11:30am PDT
- Price:
- $2.59 incl. $1.59 Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends July 9, 2027 at 7:00am PDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2027, 11:30am PDT | July 9, 2027, 7:00am PDT | $2.59 |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
