Beer City Half San Jose

Beer City Half San Jose : overview

The Beer City Half San Jose takes place on May 30, 2026, at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, California. The event uses local trails including Alamitos, Calero Creek, and Guadalupe Creek Trails and features a post-run festival with local and California brewers. The festival area includes beer tasting and on-site activities at a nearby taproom location called the Shindig at Clandestine Brewing, which offers music, food trucks, and games; the Shindig ticket includes a first beer. The Beer Tasting Only option is open to ages 21 to 100.

Events and race inclusions

• Half Marathon
• 10k
• 5k
• Beer Stroll - 1-mile walk around Almaden Lake
• Beat the Beast Beer Mile - one-mile race with four 12-oz beers
• Beer Tasting Only

All runners receive a shirt, a Key to Beer City finisher's medal, a custom tasting glass, and unlimited tasting at the post-run festival. The Beermazing Race is a separate afternoon challenge that asks participants to visit multiple brewers between set hours at the Shindig. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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