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Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest Presented by 93 Octane Brewery 2025

Sat October 18, 2025 St. Charles, IL 60174 US Directions

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Love Both? Choose Both!

5K & BrewFest Combo Pack

$65 12:00PM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Run or walk your 5K while enjoying 6 Beer Stops on the course then join us for a BrewFest post 5K to redeem your 18 samples of beer along with local restaurants, vendors, live music and our Adaptive Bike Giveaway (why we are all here!)
Not a Runner?

BrewFest Only (No 5K)

$50 12:30PM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Not into running? No problem! Skip the 5K and head straight to the BrewFest to redeem your 18 samples of beer along with local restaurants, vendors, live music and our Adaptive Bike Giveaway (why we are all here!)
Don't Drink Beer But Still Want To Join?

Designated Driver (BrewFest Only - No Beer)

$15 12:30PM CDT - 4:00PM CDT Plan on driving your friends? Not into beer? No matter your reason, we are here for you still! Skip the 5K and head straight to the BrewFest to enjoy the local restaurants, vendors, live music and our Adaptive Bike Giveaway (why we are all here!) just with no beer!

Place

Mount Saint Mary Park
St. Charles, IL US 60174

Description

Hops for Hope is a BEER 5K and St. Charles' BREWFEST

The 5K portion is a twist on the traditional 5K! Awarded Top 100 Races in America by BibRave, our 5K is timed and the course is certified, whether you are a serious runner or walker who loves beer, this event is for you. 

The 5K will start at the beautiful Mount Saint Mary Park in St. Charles and head towards Geneva on the scenic path through Wheeler Park and ends back at Mount Saint Mary Park for the BrewFest!

Proceeds benefit Project Mobility's mission to bring adaptive cycling opportunities to the lives of children, adults, and wounded service members with disabilities.​

THAT'S A WEIRD TWIST?! We think you mean delicious and fun! Throughout the 5K there will be 6 Beer Stops featuring local craft breweries handing out 3-ounce beer samples to runners. 

Post 5K will be the BrewFest! You will get 18 samples of beer while listening to InFunktious and Bronson Rock while enjoying a variety of food thanks to our Exclusive Food Sponsor, Craft Urban, purchase some raffle tickets for our "Mountain of Beer" and view our Adaptive Bike Giveaway Presentation (the reason we are all at the event!) 

Over the last 8 years we donated nearly $70,000 in adaptive bicycles!

Meet Our Presenting Sponsor

93 Octane is back again as our Presenting Sponsor! They were 2024's People's Choice Winner and are ready to come back and take the title for 2025. Who will you vote for?!

Reminders!

  • No one under 21 is allowed at Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest. This includes babies and strollers. 
  • All ticket types have access to the BrewFest (Combo Pack, BrewFest Only & Designated Driver) 
  • Packet Pick-Up is MANDATORY - NO RACE DAY PICK-UP (5K ONLY, BrewFest only tickets do not need to attend Packet Pick-Up)
  • We will have a wave start for the 5K - Please line up fastest to slowest (walkers in the back)
 

Packet Pick-Up Options

Pick whichever Packet Pick-Up works best for your schedule! Your choice!

  • Packet Pick-Up is Mandatory
  • You cannot pick up items on Race Day
  • Must bring ID to Packet Pick-Up
  • You can pick up for a friend/family (must have photo of their ID)
  • BrewFest Only/Designated Driver do not need to attend Packet Pick-Up - Only 5K participants need to

 

Saturday, October 11th 

Location: 93 Octane Brewery

1825 Lincoln Highway St. Charles IL 60174

Time: TBD

 

Wednesday, October 15th 

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

Thursday, October 16th 

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

Interested in hosting Packet Pick-Up at your business? Contact katherine@projectmobility.org for more information. 

 

Referrals

Invite your friends to join you at the Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest. If you get 5 friends to sign up using your special referral link, you will receive a refund of up to $15.00 as our Thank You!  Your referral link will be in your confirmation email.

Group/Team Pricing

DO YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 10 PEOPLE OR MORE?

 

Groups of 10 or more can save $5 per person!
*Only 5K & BrewFest Combo Ticket

Discounted pricing will take effect once the group size reaches 10 members 

When registering the first person will Create a Group/Team then all other group members will register and Join an Existing Group/Team. Once the 10th person joins, the first 9 members will receive their $5 refund. After you hit 10 people all group members from here on out will receive the discount while registering. 

Online Raffle

Support the mission of our organization by entering our Raffle. Your donation is helping change lives one bike at a time!

 

RAFFLE TICKET SALES COMING SOON!

Who is Project Mobility

Project Mobility was founded in 2002 by Hal Honeyman. Hal's son, Jacob, was born with cerebral palsy. Hal wanted to find a way for Jacob to join the family when bicycle riding. After Jacob's needs were met, Hal realized a huge demand for adaptive cycling which led to the formation of Project Mobility. 

Project Mobility is the nonprofit arm of The Bike Rack in St. Charles. Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, adults, and wounded soldiers with disabilities, autism and cancer. Through adaptive cycling, we provide the services, resources, and equipment to promote better health, independence, and freedom of mobility. 

Our specialized bikes create a sense of freedom for those who are disabled, removing the perceived limitations of disability.

Adaptive Bike Giveaway | Veteran Cycling Initiative | In-Services Adaptive | Bike Days

 

Who We Are Raising Money For | CHECK BACK!

DONATE TO PROJECT MOBILITY'S MISSION

Presenting

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Volunteers Needed!

Hops for Hope 5K & BrewFest would not be possible without our volunteers! 

We have a variety of volunteer positions to fit all needs. Want to participate in the event and volunteer? Reach out to Katherine, our Event Director, and she will inform you of the discount you can receive!

Volunteer Now!

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