BRC 5K- Hops & Rocks Beer Fest

Course Certification Number

NJ17002LMB

Race Details

This epic 5K put on by the Burlington Running Club is always a fun run/walk and post-race party. The 5K course is flat and fast through beautiful historic Burlington, NJ with gorgeous views of the Delaware River. All runners who sign up before August 9, 2025 are guaranteed a race tee. Tees are general unisex sizing. 

After the race join us at Hops and Rocks beer festival where we will celebrate our fitness victory! All runners who are 21 and over can join the beer festival at a special discounted rate and will receive a FREE VIP hour post-race! Your beer festival ticket will get you unlimited 2oz pours from over 20 participating breweries. The festival will also have live music and food trucks. **Please remember to bring your ID if you plan on partaking in the festival. Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason. 

Date and Time

Race day packet pick-up and registration is from 8:45am-9:45am.  Race begins at 10:00am.

Registration

This race sold out in the past! The race is capped at 350 runners. Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online.  If the race does not sell out, then we will have registration on race day starting at 8:45am at the Riverfront Promenade.

Registration Amounts and Dates

5k Run Only (Race Only): $35 (5/15-8/16), $40 (8/17 to 9/12), race day registration ($45)
5k Run Plus Hops and Rocks Beer Festival VIP Entry (Race and Festival): $85 (5/15-8/16), $90 (8/17 to 9/12)

*Race shirts will be given to those who register by 8/9/25, if shirts are left after the race, runners who did not receive one can check to see what we have left.

**Race day beer festival tickets will need to be purchased separate from race at the festival. VIP spots may be sold out.

Hops and Rocks Festival VIP Entry Only (No Race): $65 till 9/12

**Race day beer festival tickets will need to be purchased separate from race at the festival. VIP spots may be sold out.

Award Categories

Overall Cash Prizes: Top 3 Male & Female
1st place $75, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25

Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female 
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Club/ Team/ Group: Top 1 Largest group/ team/ club will get a prize!  
Competitive Teams: Minimum of 3 members to a team to score, no maximum.  Awards to top 1 team.

After the Race

Join us after the race at the Hops and Rocks Beer Festival. Gates open for the festival at 11:30am. All runners who purchase the festival ticket includes the VIP hour. General Admission from 1 -5pm. Want to learn more about the Hops and Rocks Beer Festival please see their FB page for more information.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063789361002

Volunteers

There are several ways to be involved with BRC Hops and Rocks 5K.  Even if you aren’t planning to run or walk in the event, please consider volunteering for either the race or the festival. Volunteers, please contact Aisha O’Donnell at (609)775-7688 or email BurlingtonRunningClub5K@gmail.com

Packet Pickup

Friday September 12th from 5-7pm at 352 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016

Parking

Free parking available off of High Street. We also encourage runners and festival attendees to utilize the river line which has a stop located right near the race start.

Contact

Aisha O’Donnell
Burlington Running Club
BurlingtonRunningClub5K@gmail.com
www.burlingtonrunningclub.com

Directions

Riverfront Promenade Race Start