Beer City Half San Jose

Beer City Half San Jose

The event takes place on May 30, 2026 at Almaden Lake Park in San Jose, California. It includes multiple running events and a separate beer tasting offering during the festival day.

Distances and event types:

• Half Marathon, 13.1 Miles
• 10K
• 5K
• Beer Stroll, 1 Mile
• Beat the Beast Beer Mile, 1 Mile
• Beer Tasting Only

The half marathon route runs along the Guadalupe River, Los Alamitos, and Calero Creek Trails and has a net altitude gain of 224 feet. The 10K and 5K also run along the Guadalupe River and Los Alamitos trails; the 5K includes a loop around Lake Almaden.

The Beer Stroll is a one mile run or walk that begins with a taste of beer and finishes with one or more beers, and the offering notes that participants receive a shirt, beer, and a medal. The Beat the Beast Beer Mile requires participants to drink four beers over a mile and remain ahead of a T‑Rex character to continue; four beers are included with the ticket. A separate Beer Tasting Only option is listed for those attending the tasting portion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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