Beer City Half Marathon
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Event overview
Beer City Half™ SLAM takes place on August 15, 2026, in Fremont, California. The event is held at Quarry Lakes Park and features running events combined with beer tasting at the finish. The course description notes routes that pass lakes, cross tracks, and follow a creek.
Race options
The event program includes the following events:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Beat the Beast Beer Mile (one mile with beer-drinking element)
- The Beer Stroll
- Top Dog Dash
- Beer Tasting Only
Other details
The Top Dog Dash is a pup run that requires dogs to be on-leash; participants receive capes and proceeds support Pets in Need during National Clear the Shelters Month. The Beat the Beast Beer Mile involves drinking four 12-oz beers while running one mile; a participant is removed if caught by the event "beast." The Beer Tasting Only option is open to ages 18 to 100. Pricing and ticket options are provided for each event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
