Beer City 20k Relay Races
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Event overview
Beer City 20k Relay Races take place on May 23, 2026, at New Belgium Brewing Company on Craven Street in Asheville, NC. The event includes a post-race party and a complimentary beer or beverage for participants aged 21 and over at the New Belgium Brewing location along the French Broad River. The event is part of Asheville Beer Week and the Chasing Pints Running Series. Sponsors include New Belgium Brewing.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km (two 5 km laps)
- 20 km relay (team total)
Race formats and entries
Runners can enter as single participants or as relay teams. Options listed are single 5k, single 10k, team of 2 (each member runs two 5k laps), and team of 4 (each member runs one 5k lap). A virtual runner option is available; virtual participants receive race items by mail after race day.
A fee schedule is provided with tiered pricing by registration window. Sample ranges from the schedule: 5k single runner $50 to $60, 10k single runner $55 to $70, 4-person team member $45 to $55, 2-person team member $55 to $65, virtual entry listed at $71.53.
Included items and policies
Registrations include a race t-shirt, chip timing, a post-race beer or beverage, a commemorative race bib, and a finisher medal. The event organizer has a no-refund policy and does not allow deferrals. Transfers to virtual entry, another runner, or a different distance are allowed up to five days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
