Beer City Half Bishop Ranch
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Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch
The Beer City Half™ Bishop Ranch takes place on October 26, 2025, at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, California. The event is part of the Beer City Festival weekend and includes multiple running and walking events plus beer-related activities. The half marathon awards series points leaders the Golden Growler, and the half marathon podium winners share a purse totaling $5,000.
Distances and event options:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Beer Stroll - 1 mile, includes 4 beers
- Beat The Beast Beer Mile - 1 mile with four 12-oz beers
- Lazy Friend Beer Only Pass
Race course, awards, and festival details
The half marathon course goes around Annabel Lake and follows part of the Iron Horse Trail. The Beer Stroll is a separate 1-mile walk. Beat The Beast is a beer mile where participants drink four 12-oz beers while running a mile; a participant who is caught by the event "beast" is removed from the race. Post-race refreshment features brewers from the East Bay and California. All runners receive a shirt, a Key to Beer City finisher's medal, and a custom tasting glass. The afternoon shindig at Beer City HQ features Fieldwork Brewing with music, food, and games; the ticket for the shindig includes the first beer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.