Beer City Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Beer City Half OC event will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Centennial Park in Santa Ana, California. The main gathering point is at 3000 West Edinger Avenue.
Event Distances
The event offers several distance options:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Beer Stroll (a 1-mile walk)
- Beat the Beast Beer Mile (drinking 4 12-ounce beers while running a mile)
- Beer Tasting
Course and Festival Details
The running courses for the half marathon, 10k, and 5k start in Centennial Park and follow the Santa Ana River Trail. The route passes through Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach.
The event is described as a full-day festival centered around running and local beer. A beer tasting featuring selections from Orange County brewers is part of the festivities. The Beat the Beast Beer Mile is a separate competition scheduled for 11:00 AM.
Registration Notes
Registration for the Beer Tasting opens on August 17, 2026. Price increases for the Beat the Beast Beer Mile are scheduled after August 10, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
