Beer City Half - Sacramento

MAY
9
2026
Experience Sacramento by running across its iconic bridges and the American River Bike Path. This event combines races of various distances with local craft beer culture and live entertainment in the heart of Old Sacramento.
Sat 9 May 2026
13 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Event Overview

The Beer City Half - Sacramento takes place in Old Sacramento, offering several running and walking distances that highlight the city's riverfront and infrastructure. Participants can choose from various race formats, many of which integrate the local craft beer scene with athletic activity. The event features live entertainment and games throughout the day.

Course Information

The courses for the longer distances utilize the city's bridges and waterfront paths. Both the Half Marathon and the 10k follow an out-and-back route that crosses the Tower Street Bridge and the Jiboom Street Bridge before reaching a turnaround point on the American River Bike Path. The 5k route is also an out-and-back course that traverses the Tower Street Bridge and passes through Old Sacramento to a turnaround in Tiscornia Park.

Available Distances

  • Half Marathon: A 13.1-mile out-and-back race on city bridges and river paths.
  • 10k: A 6.2-mile course following the same bridge route as the half marathon.
  • 5k: A 3.1-mile run through Old Sacramento and Tiscornia Park.
  • Beer Stroll: A 1-mile run or walk where costumes are encouraged.
  • Beer Mile: A 1-mile race involving the consumption of four beers while avoiding a mascot.

Additional Activities

The event includes the Beermazing Race, an adventure challenge where participants visit various taprooms throughout Sacramento using a trolley or designated drivers. A beer tasting session is also available for those not participating in the athletic events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
3 mi
Beer Stroll
Beat the Beast Beer Mile