Beer City Half - Santa Rosa
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Beer City Half - Santa Rosa
Beer City Santa Rosa takes place on February 20, 2027 in Santa Rosa. The event combines road races with a craft tasting festival, live music and games at multiple local venues.
Running options include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Beer Stroll 1 mile walk with beer before and after
- Beat the Beast Beer Mile where runners must stay ahead of a roaming Beer City Beast or be eliminated
The post-run festival features multiple brewers offering local beer, kombucha and cider. Tasting is included in race registration. Nonalcoholic options such as bubbly water, sodas and snacks are available. Registered runners receive a shirt, a Key to Beer City finisher’s medal, a custom tasting glass and unlimited tasting at the post-run festival.
An afternoon Shindig at Moonlight Brewing serves as a hub for music, food and games; organizers describe Shindig as free to join and note that a ticket covers the first beer. Beer City supports a free Beer Trolley that picks up at A Place to Play and stops at Shady Oak, Moonlight, Iron Ox, Cooperage, Cuver and Russian River with service about every 45 minutes.
Families are welcome; children may accompany a ticketed adult. Drinkers 21 and over receive wrist bands for tastings. Designated driver tickets are available. The event offers free parking at A Place to Play, and it runs rain or shine. SMART train service connects to Santa Rosa via Tracks to Taps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.