What is the Beer City Series? How does it work? How do I win?

Beer City Half is a series of 7 events in Northern and Southern California. Each race has champions and age group winners like any other race. When you race, you're automatically entered into the series results. The races take place in Alameda, Fremont, Orange County, Long Beach, Sacramento, San Jose, and Santa Rosa. You can learn more about the series at BeerCitySeries.com The series results are here. 

What kind of schwag is there?

Each finisher receives The Key Beer City medal (which doubles as a bottle opener). Hold it close! All finishers also receive a custom Beer City Half shirt and a special Beer City tasting glass made from recycled plastic. Yay sustainability!

Is there packet pickup? When is it? Where is it? Can I pickup race day?

There is packet pickup on Friday, February 21 from 3-6pm at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa, 720 Third Street. Yes, you can pickup for friends. No, this isn't required. You can pickup on race morning too. To wit:

On race day, there is bib pickup starting just after 7am at the Start at A Place to Play.

Will there be beer? What else will be at the finish?

There will be beer tastes for racers over 21 years of age as well as non-alcoholic beer and other drinks like bubbly water and soda pop. Beer drinking ends at noon at the Finish. There will also be post-race treats including Bellwether Farms yogurt, as well as fruit.

Where does the race start and finish?

All races start and finish at A Place to Place to Play Santa Rosa (2375 W 3rd St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Click here for directions.)

Where do I park?

Parking is available at A Place to Play. Click here for directions. 

What's the Beer Stroll about?

It's a stroll with beer. We have found that folks come with friends who want a taste of beer and something to do. So we send you off with a taste of beer. You walk a mile. You have more beer. It's fun! You also get the same schwag as your over-achieving front or spouse who's running the full race. You don't have to be over 21 to take part in the Beer Stroll. Only if you want the beer part.

What's Race The Rex about?

Shout out to our friends at Mendocino Running Festival, this is an insanely great take on the Beer Mile. Like a beer mile you drink 4 beers over 1 mile of running. With Race The Rex, you have to stay ahead of the T-Rex who may run slower that you do -- but definitely drinks faster. Don't get caught by the Rex or you are OUT of the race.

What''s the Beer City Shindig?

Join us at Moonlight Brewing in Santa Rosa and party all afternoon! There will be special taproom activities just for SF Beer Week and we will have School of Rock joining us to rock the house. Your $8 ticket covers your first beer.

What's your refund policy?

We have an expansive and generous deferral and transfer policy.