Beer City 20k Relay Races
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Event Overview
The Beer City 20k Relay Races take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the New Belgium Brewing Company on Craven Street in Asheville, North Carolina. The event features multiple race formats centered on a 20 km relay, as well as individual options. It is part of both Asheville Beer Week and the Chasing Pints Running Series.
Race Options
Participants can choose from several race formats:
- Team Relay (20k): Run as a team of two, with each person completing two 5 km laps, or as a team of four, with each person running one 5 km lap.
- Individual Races: A single-runner 5 km option and a single-runner 10 km option (consisting of two 5 km laps).
- Virtual Runner: A 5 km or 10 km option to be run independently, with swag mailed after the event.
Event Details
All races are chip-timed. A post-race party is held at New Belgium Brewing along the French Broad River. A beer or beverage is provided for participants aged 21 and over. The event includes a race t-shirt, commemorative bib, and a finisher medal.
$2 from each runner's fee is donated to a non-profit partner.
Logistics
Packet pickup is available on Friday, May 22, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and on race day starting at 7:30 AM, both at New Belgium Brewing. Awards for the 5 km, 10 km, and relay categories are scheduled tentatively for the morning after the 9:00 AM start.
Registration & Policies
Registration fees increase in stages from December through May 22. The event has a no-refund policy. Transfers to another runner, a different distance, or to a virtual run are permitted up to five days before the event. The race may be postponed in case of inclement weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
