Beer City Half Marathon

NOV
7
2026
Run the Santa Ana River Trail and celebrate at Beer City Half OC, a day of running and beer at Centennial Park in Santa Ana. Pick a half marathon, 10k, 5k, beer stroll or the wild Beat the Beast Beer Mile with local tastings.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Beer City Half OC

Beer City Half OC is a running and beer festival held in Santa Ana, Orange County. The event is a full-day festival and includes beer tastings from local Orange County brewers. Activities are organized around running events and festival offerings at Centennial Park.

Events and course

The event takes place on the Santa Ana River Trail. The course starts at Centennial Park and runs along the trail through Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach.

Distances and event formats:

  • Half marathon
  • 10k
  • 5k
  • Beer Stroll - a 1-mile walk
  • Beat the Beast Beer Mile
  • Beer Tasting

The Beer Stroll entry includes a shirt, medal, tasting glass, and beer tasting. The Beat the Beast Beer Mile requires participants to drink four 12-oz beers while running a mile; if a designated "Beast" catches a participant, that participant is removed from the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Beat the Beast Beer Mile
Beer Stroll